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Feeding on Folly

Seeking wisdom • Finding folly • Loving it all

Tag: Childhood

R.I.P. Fluffy, Bear of Noble Mien

Moving across country is not for the softhearted. One must be willing to part with unnecessary items. Purge the dross. Winnow possessions to the basic few. It is no time for sentiment. Therefore, it is with heavy heart that I must say farewell to thee, Fluffy Bear. Steadfast Teddy these past 45 years. Give or… Read More R.I.P. Fluffy, Bear of Noble Mien

June 23, 2018June 24, 2018 Christi36 Comments

Letters From Dad

Dad was never a big letter writer. Then later in life, after he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and had a few serious illnesses, Dad realized he didn’t have a lot of time left. He began to “get his affairs in order” as they say. He made sure everything was in good standing for Mom.… Read More Letters From Dad

November 29, 2017January 4, 2018 Christi30 Comments

My Glorious Summer of ’76

Note: Since I’m on vacation, I’m giving you a rerun. This first appeared on June 3, 2015, back when I was new to blogging and had about 10 followers. It relates a childhood memory of mine that involved murder and explosives, as all good memories do. Also, the post includes a recipe because when I… Read More My Glorious Summer of ’76

April 26, 2017April 27, 2017 Christi19 Comments

The Suicidal Mice of 40th Drive

Alfred P. Mouse writes a note

One look at that little rodent corpse, the serene look on his face, and I knew. It was a clear case of mouse suicide.… Read More The Suicidal Mice of 40th Drive

February 1, 2017January 31, 2017 Christi27 Comments

Bad Theology or Bad Parenting?

Alrighty gang, our judgment on last week’s Bad Theology post was considered not harsh enough for some readers (though one defended the picture), and I pledged I’d condemn with greater vigor from here on out. Later, I found myself saying, “Meh. I’ll do what I want.” In any case, I want you to know it’s… Read More Bad Theology or Bad Parenting?

January 28, 2017January 28, 2017 Christi25 Comments

A Poetry Lover is Born

opened to the Walrus and the Carpenter

The Family Book of Best Loved Poems. Tattered and stained, yellowed pages, glorious old book smell. Wow, the memories it contains…… Read More A Poetry Lover is Born

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 Christi10 Comments

I Pretend to be Daring and All That

So I’m nearly recovered from our vacation and I want to tell you about the uber-exciting thing I did. This uber-exciting thing fulfilled a childhood fantasy of mine and made me feel gosh-darn giddy and… you know… uber-excited. I’m going to tell you about it even though you won’t find it uber-exciting. In fact, it’s highly… Read More I Pretend to be Daring and All That

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 Christi9 Comments

My Daughter Was 4 When I Told Her About Sex

Young girl holding doll

Warning: This article contains grown up words like penis, vagina, and boobs. If that offends you, then you need to read this article to learn why it shouldn’t. Daughter was four, Son was five, and we were living in a small town in Colorado. In a big house we didn’t own, across the street from… Read More My Daughter Was 4 When I Told Her About Sex

March 9, 2016March 11, 2016 Christi14 Comments

Valentine’s Day Getting You Down?

Do you find Valentine’s Day depressing? You’re not alone. According to health experts, Valentine’s Day can be miserable for singles, recently widowed, or anyone who feels their love life is less than ideal. Seeing images of happy couples can be a bit much, especially when you lost the map to your happy place. Heck, Valentine’s… Read More Valentine’s Day Getting You Down?

February 10, 2016February 2, 2017 Christi7 Comments

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