Bird's homework yesterday was to make a list of five things he Wants and five things he Needs. Then we had to work together to determine the price of one item he covets, find out where to get it, and figure out how he could earn the money to buy it. We went through the exercises, … [Read more...] about Want vs. Need
Dirt and Noise
5:00 Fridays
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Wordless Wednesday: Defiance.
I Get Around.
Lest you think me a slacker, I figured I'd share some other tidbits I've been writing. While Dirt & Noise is my home in this web of a well, The Web, I do settle my boots to dry in other equally inviting spots. None, however, so out of OSHA filth and decibel level standards as … [Read more...] about I Get Around.
5:00 Fridays – Farewell, JD Salinger
“Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around - nobody big, I mean - except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays – Farewell, JD Salinger
Wordless Wednesday: Bird. Dog.
5:00 Fridays
Mac Daddy and I got married in Key West. Almost 10 years ago. That means we should be buying each other tin or aluminum to commemorate the big milestone. Clearly a cheapskate SOB groom came up with that addition to the anniversary gift list. I am pretty well stocked on Reynolds … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays