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http://sothethingisblog.blogspot.com/ - From the author of the "So, The Thing Is..." Columns comes a more casual slice-of-life humor. Barb Cooper writes of the realities of parenthood and life, but here, her points are fewer and harder to find. And you might have to wade through a bit of&nbsp

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Wow, I've thought along these line for a long time...
Everyone, especially my children, should take a few minutes to watch the following animated poem. Typography from Ronnie Bruce on Vimeo . Animation by Ronnie Bruce. Poem by Taylor Mali
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For Ana, With All of My Love
Dear Ana, Yesterday morning I dropped you off at school and you jumped out of the car and rushed off to meet your friends. I think you felt like you'd forgotten to say goodbye because, as you reached the door to the school, you turned around, caught my eye and waved. I took a snapshot in my ...
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Tired of the Snark
I am on day five of a constant headache (sinus infection, maybe) and I am feeling a little snarky.  "Snarky," according to the Wiktionary , is an adjective meaning: ( informal ) Snide and sarcastic ; usually out of irritation . I've been thinking a lot about the difference ...
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BWAHAHAHAHA...I mean...AWWW.
If you are of the Male Persuasion , just be forewarned that today's blog post may cause you a bit of psychic pain. It includes the words Feminine Hygiene and Tampons and Pads (not the apple variety, either) in it.  Also, the word LOVE . And some laughter at the expense of a guy.  I'm ...
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The Cough, the Sock, the Blues Vanquished
  My poor little puppy. My Janie (9) is sick. She was fighting a really awful cold over much of the weekend and woke up on Monday with a fever and a side ache. I took her to the doctor and the strep test was negative but the doctor did say that her cough was worrisome and that we needed ...
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I Won (Knitting) Olympic Gold. Feh.
So, I finished my Olympic Knitting in plenty of time before the real Olympic torch was extinguished. And honestly?  I could not have cared less. Seriously, it is the most unsatisfying thing I've ever knitted, especially when the end result looks so small and not-at-all stole-like. I ...
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The Bad Mood to End All Bad Moods
I'm a little crabby. I don't know why, really.  It's a gorgeous snowy day out.  My family is warm and snug and having fun.  I'm just kind of in a bad mood. It doesn't happen to me that often , really --these bad moods without reason.  I mean, it's not like I hit someone's ...
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