The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books: A Review (and the Discovery of the Weebeasts)

Over the weekend, Charlie and I braved the heat and traffic to make the scene at the 13th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into, which turned out to be a very large, very hot, very corporate experience; but there were some moments... Read More...
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So Long, Swingset: An Earth Day Update

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When the moment came to release Swingset (who, coincidentally, was ready to be released on Earth Day; who knew?). I have to admit to feeling a little twinge. Oh, wait. I'm anthropomorphizing... Read More...
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Spread the Joy, Spread the Compost!

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Happy Earth Day, everyone. Last year, Charlie and Husband made their own "hot" composter. Husband recently went into farmer mode and potted some heirloom tomato plants that our friend Bruce gave us, raised from his own seed stock. He's using our compost to feed the plants and they're very happy... Read More...
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Behind the Story: "Camping with Charlie"

I know, we're wimps. Husband insists he's had enough from his scouting days to last him a lifetime... Read More...
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Negative Pregnant?

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Recently, while reporting a deposition, the attorney for the witness made an objection I'd never heard before...

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Behind the Story: "Hiccup, the Burping Dog"

He walks up to us as if he's about to deliver some important pronouncement and -- burps... Read More...
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New at the StoryStore... Dust Bunnies!

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The dust bunnies have invaded... Read More...
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