Tag: parenting

I Say, Tomato; You Say, What’s That?
Comedy · Humor

I Say, Tomato; You Say, What’s That?

Miss Snarky Pants269 Comments

Growing up, I was a picky eater. Tomatoes were persona non grata on my plate. Though I recognized that the "I'm-A-Fruit-Masquerading-As-A-Vegetable" meant well, I couldn't understand why tomatoes insisted on encasing their precious seeds in something the consistency of snot. Oranges were also out of the question. If we were meant to eat them, why… Continue reading I Say, Tomato; You Say, What’s That?

Stealing From Alice
Humor

Stealing From Alice

Miss Snarky Pants43 Comments

Today, I'm cheating. I'm stealing the book of alice's format right out from under her, just this once. Why? Because I met the most hilarious 7 year old boy at an Independence Day pool party this afternoon. Dripping wet and shivering, Freddie was searching for a dry towel. Me: Do you want to use one… Continue reading Stealing From Alice

The Short, Sad Life of Vibrator Girl
Humor

The Short, Sad Life of Vibrator Girl

Miss Snarky Pants54 Comments

I don't recall how the discussion of vibrators arose. Only that it came up while I was riding home on a sweltering school bus filled to the gills with students of every age - as is often the case with private, parochial schools. A popular, older boy named Jerry mentioned that someone had a vibrator… Continue reading The Short, Sad Life of Vibrator Girl