Labor Day

One of the myriads of ways people express their love of country.  Wonder how far he has come and how far he has to go.  Hope he is safe and at peace.

The Lady with the Alligator Purse

Miss Lucy had a baby, his name was Tiny Tim.  She put him in the bathtub, to see if he could swim.  He drank up all the water.  He ate up all the soap.  He tried to eat the bathtub, but it wouldn’t go down his throat. 
Miss Lucy called the doctor.  Miss Lucy call the [...]

Surfin’ Bird(s)

In spite of having a fondness for watching birds, and a soft spot for feathered, and furry, creatures in general (see http://coco724.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-owl-and-the-pussycat/ ), the convergence of three bird episodes in one week has the Surfin’ Bird song playing in my head on a continuous loop.  
First, Mama Robin has decided to build a nest on the top [...]

Little Smiles

Search your memory banks to recall that Fleatiquing has become one of my hobby/pass times.  It has evolved into a fun and interesting “away time,” that has not only filled the booth (called Coco’s) with things for sale, but has also brought some decidedly quirky items into my personal collection.  Nothing to take to the Antiques Road Show, but, small keepsakes that [...]

Hamsters and Gerbils and Pet Mice, Oh My…

Children and small long-tailed pets (or no-tailed, as the case may be) have once again provided a parent with the “cute story”.  The one that will remain with the child forever more.  The one, that as a teeneager, they will roll their eyes and say “Oh, Mom.”  The one, that as an adult, will bring out the [...]

One Size fits All

Have you seen the commercials for Snuggies?  The blankets with the built-in sleeves?  The blanket that makes you look as if you have converted to some strange new religion that requires the wearing of a bright red or blue monk’s robe.  The blanket that would make you a laughing stock when worn at “any sporting event….”
For all [...]

Fingernails on Chalkboards and Other Noises

“Like fingernails on a chalkboard” is the go-to phrase usually used to identify that sound that makes you feel as if your teeth are crawling and your skin has suddenly become home to millions of creepy crawly things. 
Most often, screechy sounds happen when the rubber “doesn’t” hit the road,  like when the sled suddenly runs out of snow.  My [...]