It has come to my attention that I have not portrayed you in your best light. I offer my most humble apologies, oh great bastion of money production, and offer this blog post as a sacrifice for my offenses. Our recent trip to the BEP was marred with a certain amount of the insanity that goes hand in hand…
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Memory Mondays: Springtime in Paris?
All my life I have lived in an area of the country that is colloquially known as Tornado Alley. When springtime rolls around, nature is primed to provide us with a white knuckle moment or two, as well as numerous false alarms and close calls. Most natives greet these natural temper tantrums with a certain amount of uninterested aplomb, having…
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If It Were Easy, Everyone Would Do It
I took my kids on a field trip today to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. I told them that it was going to be a very interesting trip, which is just a code word for long and boring. I know that conventional wisdom states that we should strive to take our kids to places that are fun and…
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Welcome to Holland ~Autism Awareness Month
There is a certain amount of letting it all hang out that goes along with blogging. So often do I share the nitty gritty details of our lives that I expect that at least half of my children will need some form of therapy. Imagine the scene: my kids sit down with their therapist and the first words out of…
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Top Ten Tips for Visiting the Zoo
1. Be the first in line. In the morning the animals are energetic and the crowds are light. Often, the zookeepers are in and around the animal exhibits for morning visits and are thrilled to answer questions. 2. Consider visiting on an odd weather day. Rain early in the day means the crowds will be nonexistent, but the animals will…
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