Category: Someone’s gotta say it

Car RIP; thanks VIP

by Karen, posted in Someone's gotta say it

RIP to my car, and thanks to VIP in Arundel for killing it on Monday, when I took it in to have the snow tires put on and for a simple oil change. I dropped it off in the morning for the service, then got the call from them a couple of hours later that it … Continue reading Car RIP; thanks VIP

The rule of tree…I mean three

by Karen, posted in education, friends, Someone's gotta say it, tweens

So, although I'd been complaining in an earlier post about the homework my daughter's teachers had been assigning to the parents...I mean, the kids... I have to revisit my resentment some in light of the unexpected gifts that one of these assignments has had for us. The (dreaded) Tree Project is the assignment to which … Continue reading The rule of tree…I mean three

Homework

by Karen, posted in education, family, Someone's gotta say it, tweens

Well, after only the first month of school we've already had 4 homework assignments...for the parents. The first day of school brings the myriad of (redundant) forms that we have to fill out for each child every year, regardless of whether the information has changed even one iota from last year, regardless of whether it is … Continue reading Homework

Baby tooth

by Karen, posted in health, Someone's gotta say it

Many of you may have had a toothache at some point in your lives.  I certainly have.  Many of you may also know how expensive it can be when something goes wrong with your teeth. Even if you have some dental insurance, even if it's good insurance, after the procedure is done and the dust … Continue reading Baby tooth

The Man with the Ginormous Head

by Karen, posted in family, local fun, Someone's gotta say it, tweens

I was very excited to go see my daughter in a show at the Ogunquit Playhouse. I bought a ticket for 2 of the 3 shows in advance;  I had not been planning to attend the first show on Saturday. When I saw my daughter's face as I told her this ("You mean you're not … Continue reading The Man with the Ginormous Head

Put the ‘oy’ in ‘annoy’

by Karen, posted in Someone's gotta say it

I love the beach. I love it so much, that I live near it. Whenever I have a few moments of free time, I often head to the ocean to say "hi". Like yesterday. There was still a little daylight left after I got back home from work so I grabbed a book, a sandwich, … Continue reading Put the ‘oy’ in ‘annoy’