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The Viking: the Third Age

March 21, 2013 By Gwen Brown 2 Comments

The third age of the Viking was ushered in with great ceremonial shindiggery and enthusiasm.  Choruses of “Happy Barfday to You” were sung each morning, in remembrance of this sacred occasion. The role of the Viking in this era is noteworthy on many accounts, including the fascination with “mussews”… heavy drinking… raids of destruction on…

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Little Fashion Miss

October 10, 2011 By Gwen Brown 5 Comments

This girl.  She loves fashion.  She jumps and claps if she opens a gift that contains ‘only’ clothes.  Fancy socks are a favorite as well.This particular day, she’s chosen a vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy dress, and accessorized with lace stockings. Really beautiful lace stockings…ones that I have no memory of her owning.  And upon…

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Homeschooling Surprises

January 19, 2011 By Gwen Brown 1 Comment

After a nice holiday break, and then a not-so-nice Flu break for Mom, we’re back in the saddle again with homeschooling. This is our second year, and I have to say, there is a lot about homeschooling that has surprised me.  I really, really like it.  It’s a great fit for our family, and I…

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The Wicked Doll

August 12, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

The Wicked Doll a true poem Once upon a time there was a very wicked doll. She hit the baby on the head and drew upon the wall. She wouldn’t eat her supper. She peed upon the floor. But when her Mommy went to bed, she wasn’t naughty anymore. The end.

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The Usual Suspects

July 3, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

It was a busy afternoon, and midway through wiping fannies and nose, and scrubbing blueberry puke out of my couch cushions, I hear a wail of despair from the depths of the house.  Like a moose in the throes of childbirth, my son was lamenting the inconvenience of not checking the paper supplies before taking…

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May 20, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

Tonight, I was pointing out that “I didn’t mean to!” is not an acceptable excuse for accidents. Especially accidents caused by frequently repeated carelessness, such as drowning a salad in so much dressing that it’s inedible. Not that any of my angels would ever do such a thing. So I was saying… “The intent or lack…

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Kid Quotes: the Archives of my Firstborn Son

May 10, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

This little cowboy is about to be 8 years old.  Good gracious, time doth fly. He is growing in strength and wisdom.  Observe the sage advice offered from son to daughter just this evening: “One of the secrets to hiding is to hold your burps and poots.” I mean, that just makes a mother proud.  He is…

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The Fastest Smooch in the West

April 16, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

He is worried. He is concerned. He is once again in the lightening quick embrace of his sissy. “One minute, I’m laying here peacefully… when a shadow falls across me. All the sudden, she’s here smooching all over me. It’s over as quick as it began, with nothing but the lingering scent of bananas and cheese crackers as…

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