The Real Life

  • Things My Dad Says

    Things My Dad Says

    No introduction needed – this is simply my Dad. Me: “Dad, do you have mouse traps?? I think I just saw a mouse!” Dad: “Go to bed.” Family exits vehicle. Dad: “Where are my keys?” Me: “Dad, the car is still running.” Me: “Less than 5% of the population has the same blood type as…

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  • These are a few of my favorite things

    What was your favorite or most memorable childhood toy? You’d be surprised what kind of answers come from asking that question. You might even surprise yourself with your own answer, remembering long ago moments you didn’t think you’d ever think of again. How did you get the toy? Was it a reward? A gift? Something…

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  • Out the Window

    Out the Window

    What do you see when you look out the window?   I used to look out a window when I was younger, Easily inspired to write lovely poems and adventurous stories.   I looked out my bedroom window on Winona Street. I would climb out and sit on the roof,   Observing those that casually walked…

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  • Dear Mom

    Dear Mom

    It is my Mom’s birthday today, and I forgot. Usually I would send her flowers, write her a poem, or make her something cheesy that only she would like. One year I made her felt flowers, each pedal listing a reason why I loved her. More popular gifts involved trips to the dollar store down…

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  • You already know I love you, but Merry Christmas

    Costco, gingerbread houses, and Justin Bieber were all a part of my Christmas this year. I loved every second of it. My family has always had a nontraditional way of celebrating the holidays. Most of it stems from fully knowing we love each other very much. Therefore, we don’t need to waste energy buying gifts…

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  • Trying to Catch Up Over Here

    Everyone seems to have their own website now, so I’m jumping on that train. The hardest part of creating a website is deciding your content. You want to be creative and fun, but that is a lot of work and I don’t have time for that. I know at first it will be a bit…

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