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At Rise: Good Parents

Saturday, March 23rd 2019   AT RISE:  The O Flamly and Cousin Olivia are discussing life and family over dinner. Cousin Olivia [to Gavin and ClaraJane] :  You have good parents. Gavin:  Yeah.  My parents make real memories.  The kind you … Continue reading

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Hey There Dad

Saturday, March 23rd 2019 I just love this image my stepmom posted of my ol’ DAD giving a piece of candy to his ol’ Horse. There is so much history and love behind this moment. Hi Dad! Dad and El … Continue reading

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Mamma Cat

March 2019 Leave Me Alone Mommy I’m An Adult Now! [0:38]:   My kids and I both adore this video and find it hilarious. I also love it because now when they are resisting my advances I can just declare, … Continue reading

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Michael Cohen Day: Thanks Ikea!

Wednesday, February 27th 2019 HAPPY MICHAEL COHEN DAY EVERYONE! Oh man, that was whack.  Strait up, historic, whack. I’m just so grateful that the thing I ordered from Ikea just arrived so I totally had a tangible project to throw … Continue reading

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About the Ottoman

Tuesday, February 26th 2019 I’m not sure how I feel about it, but amidst decluttering and decluttering and decluttering the domicile, we found this enormous OTTOMAN to apparently FILL a great portion of our newly liberated living room. And I’m … Continue reading

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Shining Light: These Three Goddesses – Oscar Edition

Monday, February 25th 2019 Let us take 3 minutes to fan-fawn over these three geniuses right here (from last night’s Oscars). Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler’s Oscars Opening 2019 [2:50]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFkVp-R088   Hell, Tina Fey can hold my … Continue reading

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D&D in Da House

Wednesday, February 20th 2019   “Dad?  My friends and I were wondering if you could lead us on a little quest, you know,  so we can build up some points…” Now, I don’t know anything about Dungeons and Dragons except … Continue reading

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Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th Birthday

Saturday, February 9th 2019 Happy Birthday Zachary and Olivia!   2019-02-09 Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th BDay [1:00]:       And thanks especially to Pops for being here, as always!  ♥♥♥ ♥

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Another Magical Time with ClaraJane

Thursday, Feb 7th 2019   Hard to believe these dental trips might end up among happy memories from this childhood, but they just may.   ClaraJane is surprisingly chipper after having anticipated THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL for weeks and … Continue reading

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At Rise: The Secret of Life

Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE:  After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car.  ClaraJane is in the back. Mom:  Wow.  … Continue reading

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