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It’s Not Working

Posted on 09/10/2017 by chick

My kids come home from school before I’m done with work. They don’t understand that I need to keep working. They ask me for things, and I keep telling them they’re going to have to wait. Even after I’ve finished … Continue reading →

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Bedbugs Aren’t so Bad after All

Posted on 09/10/2017 by chick

One day last week the school’s secretary called me up at about 10:30 a.m. to ask why my son was absent. “No,” I said, instantly terrified. “He went to school!” The secretary immediately put me on hold and started looking … Continue reading →

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Sad News Today

Posted on 09/09/2017 by chick

I just got word that the father of my closest childhood friend died earlier this week. He was a good man and a good father. I’m crushed by the news. I can’t even begin to imagine how his very large, … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned About Bedbugs

Posted on 08/29/2017 by chick

Things I’ve learned about bedbugs: Bedbugs are the result of unfortunate circumstance. Cleanliness is not a factor. Social standing is not a factor. Anyone can get them. Any place can become infested. So don’t judge people for having bedbugs, and … Continue reading →

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My Vacation: Part II

Posted on 08/28/2017 by chick

Our vacation was officially ruined. It’s not just that being eaten by bedbugs is unpleasant. It is, and we got little sleep as a result. The biggest problem is that bedbugs love to travel, and you don’t want to spread … Continue reading →

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My Vacation: Part I

Posted on 08/27/2017 by chick

Our vacation destination was a cottage on a lake located about six hours from our home. It’s a long drive and, as is usually the case, we left late. We also hit traffic. As a result, we arrived after dark. … Continue reading →

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Sunny Days

Posted on 08/18/2017 by chick

Dear Kids, I have fallen behind in writing posts to you. Even enjoyable tasks can pile up and be difficult to manage. That is what has happened. I know how to deal with this problem, though, and I will share … Continue reading →

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Coyote Days

Posted on 08/08/2017 by chick

Our days have been randomly punctuated by the eerie yip-yips and howls of coyotes. It sounds like a whole kennel of puppies have taken up residence directly behind our house. If I open the door and step outside, they stop … Continue reading →

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New Disease

Posted on 08/05/2017 by chick

Heard around the house: You have poo-die-itis. You have only fifteen minutes to live, and it’s already been ten minutes!

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It’s Berry True

Posted on 08/01/2017 by chick

Berries ripen with maddening slowness!

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