Category Archives: Family

Where did all the Fred Flintstones go?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by donofalltrades

Between the terrible weather and G$’s mysterious bout with whatever virus has been causing him to puke his brains out for the past two days, there hasn’t been much motivation for any of us to leave the house. Saturday morning, … Continue reading →

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Spring break 2013, 40 year old man style…

Posted on March 16, 2013 by donofalltrades

No too long ago (not too long ago in my head anyway), a weekend like this one would have caused me to have a hard on with anticipation all week long. St. Patrick’s Day and my Spring Break vacation at … Continue reading →

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I’ll come at you like a spider monkey, Chip! I’m all hopped up on Mountain Dew!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by donofalltrades

Todays Daily Prompt – Take a quote from your favorite movie — there’s the title of your post. Now, write! Actually, I prefer this line from the same scene, but it was too long: My teacher asked me, what was … Continue reading →

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A better don? Probably not like this….

Posted on March 12, 2013 by donofalltrades

Well, I had zero intention of posting anything today, tomorrow, or for the rest of the week. I’m finding myself running out of things to talk about and there are only so many hanging with Jesus tales that I can … Continue reading →

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F f f f forty…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by donofalltrades

Well, let’s just cut right to the chase. I made it to forty. I am a forty year old man. This is how it feels at times… I hope you get shit stains on your shoe, jerk! I know it’s … Continue reading →

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I’m nostalgic for….well, for crap.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by donofalltrades

A few years ago I had some hunger pangs and a sudden craving for something I hadn’t eaten in probably 20 years. What did your adult palate crave, Don? Was it a sandwich you used to enjoy at a restaurant … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Places – the beach, it’s always been the beach…

Posted on March 2, 2013 by donofalltrades

Daily Prompt: Places by michelle w. on March 2, 2013 Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? This one’s a no-brainer for me. I’m a beach man for sure. Wife is a beach woman. You’ll have to take my word … Continue reading →

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Drunk driving, lawn darts and other fun stuff my kids won’t enjoy.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by donofalltrades

While stopping at the liquor store on my way home from work a couple of weeks ago, my three year old asked if he could stay in the car and continue listening to his beloved Laurie Berkner Band songs (not as … Continue reading →

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Thank god we didn’t eat at Hooters!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by donofalltrades

One thing I’ve learned over the years bumbling my way through parenting is that these little bastards are watching you, even when you don’t think they are. They soak up their environments and, if you’re lucky, throw it back in … Continue reading →

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The night grandma was a dick…(please please please don’t tell grandma i said that!)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by donofalltrades

You know what’s not funny? Getting a lottery scratch off ticket as a gift and believing you’ve won “Mountains of Cash”, only to find out that you’ve just  been made to look like a gullible jackass in front of your family … Continue reading →

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