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Seesaw

Let’s see… the last two weeks have included a number of ups and downs:

Arrive in Portland for a fun weekend getaway (up!)
Oldest daughter immediately gets sick with a stomach virus (down!)
Daughter recovers so we visit old friends, eat out, and see the sights (up!)
Return to Seattle and get stuck in mammoth traffic jams (down!)
A new [...]

In Family, Fun, History, Humor, Memories, Parenting on 5 December 2007 with Comments Off

Preschool Intellectual Property

EX. SIDEWALK - DAY
JULIA is five and walking alongside her dad, CARRICK. They are holding hands.
JULIA
If I invented something would I write a letter to someone about it?
CARRICK
(amused)
What do you mean?
JULIA
Write a letter about my invention, like what it does and what it looks like. With pictures.
CARRICK
(hesitantly)
I think that would be called a patent [...]

In Family, Humor, Parenting on 12 June 2007 with 1 comment

Media Savvy

Why do they put those huge iPod ads everywhere when it seems like everyone already has an iPod?
–Lily, 7 years old

In Advertising, Humor, Quote on 25 May 2007 with Comments Off

Numero uno

I believe my blogging life is now complete. I am number one on Google for the word “longicaudatus”.
I am, as usual, speechless.
Also, I had no idea there were so many people searching for information about The Lucas Collection from Pottery Barn. Really, people, did you think to try potterybarn.com?

In Blogging, Humor, Search on 5 April 2007 with Comments Off

A thirst for power

I could be half responsible for this. I did take part in the creation. I had hoped that my influence, my nurturing, would dissuade any delusions of grandeur, megalomania, or otherwise tacky behavior. But I fear a monster is among us in the guise of a small girl, and she is thirsty for power and [...]

In Education, Family, Humor, Parenting on 22 September 2006 with 1 comment