Category Archives: family

Dysfunctional Mother’s Day Cards

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

Ah Mother’s Day—a special day set aside just for us, and the women who ruined us. Mom—wait, where are you going? You know I’m just kidding, right? (*cough cough cough*) Sorry. I didn’t mean to wheeze on your St. John … Continue reading →

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Fifty Shades of Slap-Yo-Mama Hilarity

Posted on August 23, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I have not read Fifty Shades of Grey. I realize this probably qualifies me as someone who is living under that proverbial rock, but so be it. Because I am never going to read Fifty Shades of Grey. And that’s final. … Continue reading →

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Man, that was a really big wave.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

My kids are all back in school, and I’m finally going through some summer photos. Boy howdy, we sure did have some fun this summer. We went to visit one set of my parents in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for a … Continue reading →

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Do you or someone you love suffer from Mispronunciationitis?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Okay, fine. I just made that word up. But basically, I’m referring to someone who has trouble correctly pronouncing certain words. For me, this person is my mother. It’s been an issue her entire life, but I notice it getting worse … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Menagerie: Camping, Dancing, Kvetching…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Well today is THE big day some of my e-friends and I are premiering our new Summer Series #BloggersDance videos! And they are awesome. You are in for a real kick-your-boots-up treat! Angela Shelton, author, performer, filmmaker, housecoat wearer, dancer… … Continue reading →

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Dysfunctional Family Fun: Bad Behavior Bingo

Posted on November 24, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Well here we are, Thanksgiving Day. A few more hours and we’ll be sitting down for the most anticipated meal of the year. Hopefully your extensive Turkey Day preparations are paying off and you aren’t too stressed out. Maybe you … Continue reading →

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