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1. over 1 year ago on One Big Happy

   I did. She was baffled that my parents lived in a house far away from my apartment.

2. over 1 year ago on One Big Happy

   I was watching a movie with a three year old once, and she asked about one of the cartoon characters: “Where’s her mommy?” I said, “She’s a grown up. She doesn’t live with her mommy anymore.” The look of horror on that poor little girl’s face broke my heart! (I hugged and told her she had lots of time to grow up and live with Mommy who will always love her.)

3. over 1 year ago on FoxTrot Classics

   Overheard conversation at tutoring center:6 year old: “I just don’t want to be here.”Mom: “I know, but it’ll be good for you. You get to learn things.”6 year old: crying “But I already know everything!”

4. over 1 year ago on Pearls Before Swine

   Studies show couples who sleep in separate beds and share time in a bed when awake have longer, happier relationships. It is easier to get along with anyone after a good night’s sleep; no need to wake up annoyed with your partner for interfering with your rest.

5. over 1 year ago on One Big Happy

   Fun fact: Some children Ruthie’s age in Europe have only seen pics of cows on the Milka brand chocolate bars and think real cows have purple spots. :)

6. over 1 year ago on Pearls Before Swine

   Death, I think, is exactly like one’s “life” before brain development. There is no thought or sensory input; there is no awareness that existence is possible, nor any knowledge of having experienced anything; all memories and feelings are gone. Personally, I find that quite comforting. As an atheist, I do not feel the need to say, “I told you so.” However, I do think it is important to recognize that our time on Earth is the only time we get, so we should make the most of it, and do our best to help everyone here have the best time they can (so long as that can be done without harming anyone else).

7. over 1 year ago on One Big Happy

   I used to say that to the three year olds at the daycare I worked at. One of the little girls remembered it as, “You get and you get and you don’t throw a fish.”

8. almost 2 years ago on Pearls Before Swine

   Far Side was good, but it wasn’t Zeeba and Crocs good.

9. almost 2 years ago on Pearls Before Swine

   Personally, I like Pearls better than I ever liked Far Side.

10. almost 2 years ago on Pearls Before Swine

    There’s a sign on the front door of my local library that says, “No visible or concealed carry firearms permitted” and I have to know, do other countries outside the US need to tell people not to bring guns to the public library?