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Wayward Sparkles

Stories of this life gone astray

Family

Sitting on a Cornflake with the Walrus and the Seagull

July 28, 2022July 6, 2022 by M.L. James

YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING?!!!! (Not that I said that.)

Categories Events in Our Lives, family, From Lemons to Arnold Palmers, This Writing Life Tags 4th of July 2022, absurdity, Family, family crisis, gratefulness, humor, inconveniences, stress, when bad things happen 14 Comments

Stretching The Moment

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by M.L. James

At least I know how to ssstttrreetttcchh a moment.

Categories The Challenge Tags Burns, Family, family fights, holiday stress, humor, Thanksgiving 2021, Thanksgiving feast, traditions 15 Comments

The Magic Word

May 30, 2021 by M.L. James

Come on. You know this!

Categories Conversations, Events in Our Lives, From Lemons to Arnold Palmers, This Writing Life Tags Family, grandchildren, humor, Manners, parenting, please and thank you, The magic word 22 Comments

Meet the Fam

July 3, 2020July 2, 2020 by M.L. James

Meet my cast of characters!

Categories Check this out, Events in Our Lives, From Lemons to Arnold Palmers, This Writing Life Tags 4th of July 2020, Birdie, buddy, Canada Flag Day 2020, David, Family, Growleth, humor, Iggy, Lauren, Merlin, Millie, pictures, Ryan 28 Comments

Advil, please

November 13, 2019November 10, 2019 by M.L. James

Am I giving you a headache, Mother?

Categories Conversations, From Lemons to Arnold Palmers, This Writing Life Tags Conversations with my family, Family, headache, humor, judging, philosophical questions kids ask, Right, Wrong 26 Comments

Mommy’s Day Revisted

July 7, 2017May 20, 2017 by M.L. James
Dorothy, Dorotha, Mona and Lauren: four generations

Families are those who make you feel warm and safe and loved and who know you best!

Categories Events in Our Lives, From Lemons to Arnold Palmers, Inspired Thoughts Tags Dads, Family, Friends, grief, Kids, Moms, Mother's Day Leave a comment
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