I could happily kill her. Right. This. Very. Minute. And the worst part? She has absolutely no clue. My 21 year-old daughter is but a mere blue speck on the horizon, totally unaware that I'm slogging away far behind. I'd happily murder her cold little heart for leading me on … [Read more...] about The Bike Ride From Hell
Just TypiKel Guffaws
Don’t Mess With My Kids
Pssst. Here's a personal fact you might not know about me. I'm a bit slow. In reacting. But once I react, watch out. Especially when it comes to my two children. Truly. Don't mess with my kids. So this happened recently. Unlike me or his sister my son is allergic to wasps. It … [Read more...] about Don’t Mess With My Kids
My First Job? Next Slide, Please.
My first boss had the patience and soul of a monk. Of a series of monks. She was an idiot. Hiring me was a one way ticket to the land of crash and burn. Seriously. The title? College Slide Projectionist. The job? Carefully selecting the correct slide from its slot in … [Read more...] about My First Job? Next Slide, Please.
Parental Driving Instructions
I've been quiet here of late. Did you notice? If so, bless you. When I last reported in for a Finish The Sentence Friday post my son was driving me crazy. Literally. While prepping for his driving road test he orchestrated a classic Just TypiKel situation. The gist of the post … [Read more...] about Parental Driving Instructions
Good Neighbors Make Good Fences
Cast your eyes on this beaut. What's with the red pin? It's designed to draw your instant attention to that top block with the stone cap. See it? Excellent. This delight caps off a stone post that stands about six inches taller than me. Two summers ago, I was perched on … [Read more...] about Good Neighbors Make Good Fences