Happy Friday!

by , posted on May 25th, 2012 in Features



I’ve heard people say bloggers paint a hyper-stylized portrait of their lives. Maybe they’re right. Maybe it’s more art than reality. I don’t know. These thoughts are too deep to have heading into a holiday weekend. But, in the interest of balancing the universe and all, today I’m going to keep it real. Here are a few scenes/notes from recent weeks:

My daughter is singing The Cure. All by herself. Just broke out into spontaneous Cure. Next thing I know, she’ll be dying her hair black and using my eyeliner.

The ice cream truck is driving around the neighborhood at 8:42 pm playing Deck the Halls and Jingle Bells. I’m at a loss for words.

I’m not unlike a toddler: I can only handle so much excitement before I need a two hour nap.

Imagine you’re the door-to-door verizon guy looking to peddle your wares. You knock on the door to what appears to be a completely normal house. The door opens and out bolts a dog who piddles on your feet and 6-year-old in handcuffs.

Wishing you all a wonderful long Memorial Day weekend! Enjoy yourselves!

And now the links…

The secret of happiness now in convenient flowchart form

One of the cutest DIY puppet theaters and puppet sets I’ve seen

How to visit art museums with kids

Got Grit?

I’ll have to give this a try

And last but not least, Neil Gaiman’s commencement speech. Watch and love. And, if you’re like me, quite possibly cry.


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3 Responses to “Happy Friday!”

  1. Uncle Beefy Says:

    May 25th, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    This is my personal fave in the ‘secret to happiness’ department… http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

    A 6 year old in handcuffs? Y’know that doesn’t prevent them from singing The Cure. It does, however, impede them from easily accessing your eyeliner. So, it’s a good start. ;)

    Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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    Jen Reply:
    May 25th, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Ha!!! That secret to happiness sign made me snicker. Have a great weekend Uncle Beefy!

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  2. Carla Says:

    May 25th, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I love this, I’m just like a toddler too! Happy weekend!

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