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1. 13 days ago on JumpStart

   I don’t recall Haas being her brother. Robb can you post when that was mentioned? The search engine here leaves much to be desired.

2. 17 days ago on For Better or For Worse

   One year my youngest had to make the solar system. All of the kids except for her and one other just did Styrofoam and they received Bs. My daughter and the other child both received As for innovation. The other kid had used balloons to illustrate the different sizes. We went to the farmers’ market and used stuff we found there. A watermelon was the sun. I don’t recall what most of the other things were. I know Neptune was a Brussels sprout. Pluto was still a planet. We used a blueberry for him. It was a fun assignment.

3. 17 days ago on Close to Home

   With my second we were stateside. I had been on bedrest for most of the pregnancy. I had to have ultrasounds every week. This time I did NOT do makeup. My mom took my daughter and me to TCBY. The line there was always ridiculous. I had several contractions while we were waiting. Mom kept telling everyone I was in labor. The worried looks were hilarious. The women who knew the drill were great. The second child is supposed to be faster. Not only was I in labor longer, but my daughter was actually late! I did not go to the hospital until early the next morning. I was there for less than 3 hours when I gave birth. No makeup this time. Also, no stirrups. They didn’t get them out in time, so I had a nurse holding one leg and my husband holding the other. I didn’t have pain meds with either pregnancy. My mom had a saddle block with me, but the idea of someone sticking a needle in my spine scared the crap out of me.

4. 17 days ago on Close to Home

   I made the mistake of going to the hospital way to early during my first. I woke up at 3:40 in the morning in labor. I took a shower and “prepped” myself. I was having major hormonal issues and didn’t want anyone to see me down there. I am aware of how illogical that is. I was a go-go dancer the year prior. It wasn’t like people hadn’t already see everything. Everyone told me that when the pain hit, I wouldn’t care about any of that. Anyway, I decided I would shave myself. I was unaware that they no longer did these things to women. My “What to Expect” book was the first edition. So many things had changed. So, my husband wakes up to see me in the living room with a mirror trying to reach *ahem things. My husband went to PT, and he told the unit what was happening. While he was gone, I put on full makeup. Did I mention this was my first?! LOL He came back to our apartment. He happened to have an appointment that day with podiatry. That clinic was in the basement. I can’t recall what floor labor and delivery was on, but I want to say it was the fourth one. The doctor checked me. Since I had only been in labor for 5 hours I was no where near having to push anything. They sent me walking the halls. I went downstairs to see what was happening with my husband. He was in with the doctor. I talked to the nurses for a while and had 2 contractions. They were terrified I was going to drop right there! I would up needing to have my water ruptured. I was only in labor for 13 hours over all.

5. 22 days ago on Diamond Lil

   One of my favorite books to read to my girls was “Bunnicula”. The picture of Chester the cat trying to “steak” the rabbit was hilarious.

6. 30 days ago on Drabble

   That one had such a sad backstory. I remember there being two spirits. Was it roses that accompanied the mother?

7. 30 days ago on Drabble

   The Haunting from 1963 (based on Shirley Jackson’s book The Haunting of Hill House scared me. We never SEE anything, but the ambience is creepy.

8. about 1 month ago on Arlo and Janis

   Bull-hockey. As someone who actually lives in NC and has had to use FEMA before I can assure you they are doing a great job. When a tornado hit our house in 2011 they were in the area immediately. Unlike a hurricane which gives you days of prep time tornadoes are quick. Seeing Asheville be affected by a hurricane is so bloody weird. Normally it is the blizzards they worry about. I am 2 hours from the coast, so I usually get some of any storm. Since the tornado destroyed all 5 maples and my crab apple tree I don’t need to worry about that. Any animosity shown right now needs to stop. The idea that idiots are “hunting” FEMA workers is frightening. Bloody f*ckin’ stupid jackanapes all.

9. about 1 month ago on Bob the Squirrel

   For those curious about where Sunday’s strip went:I told Frank it wasn’t up yet. I follow him on FB. He replied, “I know… it’s a size issue. Starting next week, the Bob Sunday panels will be changing sizes”.

10. about 1 month ago on Bob the Squirrel

    I told Frank it wasn’t up yet. I follow him on FB. He replied, “I know… it’s a size issue. Starting next week, the Bob Sunday panels will be changing sizes”.