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Thing 1 and 2

Thing 1 and Thing 2: Special Op

While the original bad-hair-day Thing 1 and Thing 2 are traipsing over Europe (Switzerland, England, and soon The Netherlands), a special op pair recently landed in Pittsburgh to visit my buddy, Clay Morgan. They had some adventures with Clay, let me tell you, including teaching college, going on a road trip through Kentucky and on […]

Thing 1 and Thing 2's Excellent Adventure ~ European Edition

Well it’s happened. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are now in Europe after frolicking with Renee of Lessons from Teachers and Twits in Rochester, NY last month. The Things are with my friend Evelynn, who I’ve known for more than twenty years. We met via old boyfriends, moved forward without them, and held on to […]

Thing 1 & Thing 2 Take Saint Paul

If you’re new to my blog, I’d like to introduce you to Thing 1 and Thing 2 (pictured above). They often serve as symbols of my seven-year-old twins, Vivian and William. Thing 1 and Thing 2 – the miniature stuffed versions – have embarked on an around-the-world tour called Thing 1 and Thing 2’s Excellent […]

When Kids Write Jokes

On Monday, Vivian and William went on a joke telling spree. Thankfully they seem to have slightly more talent in this department than their mother. After ten minutes of variations on the chicken-crossing-the-road joke, Vivian freestyled. VIVIAN: Why did the mommy cross the road? ME: VIVIAN: Close. Because she wanted to hug her children. ME: […]

Thing 1 and Thing 2: The Makeover Edition

When I returned from Hollywood, I decided to wash everything. Several of my friends had told me horror stories about bedbugs as post-travel bedfellows, so I took precautions by doing laundry immediately and leaving my suitcase to harden and crack in our -18 C garage. This evening, when I finally unloaded the dryer, I discovered […]

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