Category Archives: comedy

A Mother’s Holiday Nightmare, I mean, Joy

Posted on December 12, 2015 by eyeofmyown

As I was putting the kids to bed last night, my mind was racing. Go into the shed, find the Christmas boxes. Bring out the advent calendars and Zippy the elf. Fill the advent calendars, hopefully my husband picked up … Continue reading →

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Nope, Not Sorry. Still Not Picking Your Ass Up

Posted on January 31, 2015 by eyeofmyown

Rule #1: If I don’t know you, I’m not picking you up. All other rules: refer back to Rule #1. Exceptions at my discretion… My days of picking up people on the side of the road are gone. Even when … Continue reading →

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Tales With a First Year Elf

Posted on January 5, 2015 by eyeofmyown

Our elf didn’t stand a chance. He was given to me by a friend so he didn’t come with the box that had the instructions. Being a vintage elf, he has the most expressive rosy cheeked smile and special light … Continue reading →

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