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1. about 2 years ago on Crabgrass

   “Sometimes I really think people ought to have to pass a proper exam before they’re allowed to be parents. Not just the practical, I mean.” – Susan Sto Helit.

   “Thief of Time”, Terry Pratchett
2. over 2 years ago on FoxTrot

   Monsters….that’s who.

3. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   It’s funny if you’re either the practical joker, or the audience. Miles will probably thinks its funny later, when the sting wears off.

4. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   “Miles needs shoes” “Fair enough. The boy can’t go around barefoot.” “Miles needs $200 designer sneakers.” “And I just realized I need the windows washed, the lawn mowed, the shelves dusted, the gutters cleaned…”

5. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   Good training for adult life though. Sometimes (maybe even often) the only reward for extra effort and quality is verbal recognition (if that) and an increase in expectations. Make a supreme effort to deliver an impressive job, and that might end up being the new standard.

6. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   Honestly, even as an adult I kinda hate cooked veggies. Gimme raw broccoli, whole carrots, and a Granny Smith, and I’m good to go, though

7. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   Really? That sounds more like my grandpappy….

8. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   Likewise if you had a good imagination. My parents told me I was impossible to punish, ’cause I never went out and I could entertain myself just staring at a blank wall.

9. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

   Yeah, but she IS like, what, 9? 10?

10. almost 3 years ago on Crabgrass

    I wish I couldn’t