I have partnered with Laffy Taffy to bring you this fun tale of costume creation. Though I have been compensated, my words, thoughts, and costume are all my own. It struck me as I watched my eldest carve a pumpkin and place it on her head, that I didn’t have a Halloween costume. I mean … Read more
The Strength of Summer Why are summers important? School years are long, arduous, and challenging. Yes, I am aware that “teachers get the summers off”, however, what most people don’t realize is that teachers work at least a summer’s worth extra during the course of a school year. And don’t get me wrong, though it … Read more
History has a song and sometimes it takes awhile for us to recognize its Melody. I’ve mentioned before that my mother integrated a school, and how I had the opportunity to visit the land that my ancestors worked as slaves, but those stories (and many others like them) can be difficult at times to convey … Read more
As you can see, Santa and I are tight. He once warned me to slow down because I was carrying precious cargo. Well, he gave me a few goofy tips (he was laughing so hard he almost spit out his candy cane) fo parents to insure inclusion on the Nice list. Here it goes … Read more
I’m a Kia Sedona and this is my story of my experience with the Anthony family. There were six of them. SIX! And they had lots of luggage. People underestimate the amount of stuff that kids require even on vacation, yet I was able to easily accommodate all six passengers and their stuff comfortably. They … Read more
Happy New Year, Poop Deck Community! Not gonna make a long post here, but every year people make resolutions, right? I have declared my loathing for resolutions, so this year I think I am making anti-resolutions. Here are a few: 1. I’m going to gain weight. At least 50 pounds. 2. I’m going to watch … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2654. Daddy Chronicles. Making it to Break: I have neglected my beloved blog out of necessity for the last two days. I am in peril. The Captain might not make it to break. The children are weary, sick, and cranky. They might make it to Santa’s Naughty list after all. We … Read more
This past Friday, I had the opportunity to meet Reggie Wayne of the Indianapolis Colts at the Castleton Macy’s here in Indianapolis. Wayne is loved here, as well he should be- he has played his entire career here. And played well. When he made it into the aisles of Macy’s the chants started up – … Read more
I have already shared my experience with Santa. Well, today he is at it again, but this time he is getting a little help from the good people at Macy’s. I believe that Macy’s National Believe Day is one of the coolest things that I have heard about. Before I get into that, let me … Read more
Short post for Day 11. It has been a rough couple of days health wise in our house. And the sleep is lacking…NONETHELESS the posting must go on! The Barking Dogs “singing” Jingle Bells was one of my favorite Christmas songs, and thus it earned a spot in the pantheon of holiday tunes known as … Read more