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Feeding on Folly

Seeking wisdom • Finding folly • Loving it all

Tag: children

Rockin’ the cradle: Heavy metal for the kiddos

Yes! It’s true — what we’ve all been longing for has finally happened. Metallica wrote a children’s book! I know what you’re thinking. You thought it was enough singing little Timmy to sleep with the soft, melodic tones of “Creeping Death” and “Seek & Destroy.” Must you read to him as well? But hear me… Read More Rockin’ the cradle: Heavy metal for the kiddos

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Christi24 Comments

A childhood tale of summer fun and car bombings

Note: I’m currently working on the post regarding the Worm and the Water Cooler (which must sound strange if you don’t follow this blog – for context, see this post). In any case, I was nearly done when I realized it required another illustration. It takes me a good, oh, I don’t know… day or… Read More A childhood tale of summer fun and car bombings

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Christi28 Comments

Praying for Snow

A few days ago we had our first real, honest-to-goodness snowstorm. It’s Dog’s first and she’s not sure what to make of it. I, on the other hand, love it. I also love the gray skies and the way my phone claimed it was -4° when I woke up yesterday. Mind over matter, folks. Mind… Read More Praying for Snow

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 Christi28 Comments

Take Heed: Transgressing Teens Trick-or-Treating

For context, see this article on how several towns are making it illegal for teenagers to go trick-or-treating. However you stand on the proper age for trick-or-treating, you gotta admit that spending time and energy on passing a law is the type of folly this blog feeds upon. 🤗 Hello, I’m Roger Stolid and this is your evening… Read More Take Heed: Transgressing Teens Trick-or-Treating

October 25, 2018October 28, 2018 Christi31 Comments

In Which I Channel Beatrix Potter and Write a Tale of The Two Mice in My Shed

cute mouse, drawing of mouse

If you’d rather I read this story to you (think of it as story time for grownups) click here: Once upon a time there was a very useful garden shed; it was made of wood and painted red. It had no windows, but it had two big doors that stuck a little in humid weather.… Read More In Which I Channel Beatrix Potter and Write a Tale of The Two Mice in My Shed

October 17, 2018November 1, 2018 Christi30 Comments

On Apple Trees, Cake, and Planning Ahead for Panic Attacks

Not sure if I’ve mentioned this before, but I have an apple tree. Here, look upon my apple tree: Beautiful, is it not? Better yet, it provides a marvelous view from my kitchen sink. Here, look upon the view from my kitchen sink: The window screen makes it a little fuzzy, but you get the… Read More On Apple Trees, Cake, and Planning Ahead for Panic Attacks

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 Christi34 Comments

Lamentations of the Teacher

What does the Teacher require, but to sit still, do your work, and keep your eyes on your own paper? Bring me a student who desires knowledge and I will fill her up. But yea, the students of Babylon do not study. The Snapchat and the Tumblr, they cry out to them. They hear not… Read More Lamentations of the Teacher

August 22, 2018August 23, 2018 Christi33 Comments

No Worries: The Kids Are Alright

Our kids came for a visit this last weekend. It’s their first visit since we moved here, the first they saw our new place, the first time they’ve been in Minnesota. Before they arrived, I told Husband how strange it felt. It was like I wanted to show off the place, impress them a little.… Read More No Worries: The Kids Are Alright

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 Christi33 Comments

Packing for the Move, Making Progress…

Until I hit the photo albums and, like a damned fool, I open one… This is a picture of my dad with two Army buddies. Written on the back: Swimming at Kamakura Beach July, 1946 My dad is the one on the left, but the other two? No idea. As many stories as he told… Read More Packing for the Move, Making Progress…

May 30, 2018May 31, 2018 Christi29 Comments

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