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Newsletter: Month Seventeen | April 1, 2010

Newsletter: Month Seventeen

Dear Hayden:

Two weeks ago, you turned 17 months old.  Turns out they don’t have a greeting card for that particular milestone, so I just gave you a 75-cent box of Handy Manny valentines that were on clearance at the grocery store.  Granted, Mr. Lopart no longer has a head in most of them, but I’d like to believe that’s your creative way of weeding out the losers.

I guess I would dub Month 17 as “Month O’ The Tantrum”.   Sure, you did other noteworthy things here and there, but THE TANTRUM trumps all of those quadratic equations that you managed to … Read More »

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My Life So Far (In One Hundred Words) | March 15, 2010

My Life So Far (In One Hundred Words)

I recently came across an article in a year-old issue of Glamour magazine in which several well-known actresses, authoresses and comediennes summarized the secrets of their success in exactly 100 words.  And although I’m not the hallmark of success, it piqued my interest and made me want to bore you all with 100 of my own words.  (I’ll have to admit, I’m crapping cinder blocks over here.  Can I be THAT SUCCINCT?  Me, with my penchant for dictionaries and big words?!)

Here goes.

Born in Belleville to Bob and Mo.  First child, so grew up as peacekeeper between two younger siblings.  Had … Read More »

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Raisin Toast Delights Readers With Fun | January 14, 2009

Raisin Toast Delights Readers With Fun

Raisin Toast is a story about the suburban life and experiences of a North Carolina family of 6.  From home improvement and homeschooling, photography and fine art, restaurant and product reviews, to cooking and cleaning, tips and more, Susan Vaughn keeps her family on their toes and delights her readers with her constant state of chaos and rib-tickling fun.

“I will tell you that I love writing and this blog was my way of keeping in touch with all my friends and family all over the country.  It has been a great joy for me writing “Raisin Toast” and I have … Read More »

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Death By Children Mixes Humor and Parenting | November 21, 2008

<i>Death By Children</i> Mixes Humor and Parenting

“Death By Children. I Had Kids So You Don’t Have To” is the hilariously funny book by Christopher Garlington.  The introduction alone will have you hooked: “I write these stories so that when my head finally explodes, the authorities will have a ready explanation. You’re probably a parent. If you aren’t then FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST DON’T READ THIS BOOK if you intend to breed. The stories I’m going to tell will change your mind. In that respect, this site (www.deathbychildren.com) is not really about the crazy stuff my kids do to try to fling me into cardiac … Read More »

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