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Diary of a Sexually Maturing Leopard Gecko

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

If you follow my blog on Facebook, you have probably already heard about my family’s Leopard Gecko, “Batman,” and his recent sexual health scare. Like any family medical emergency, it was a very harrowing few days of worry, investigation, decision-making, … Continue reading →

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Aw, nuts. Or, how puppies and testicles are related.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

  My five-year-old son just discovered his testicles. It all started with a routine trip to the local dog park. There was a beautiful grey Pit Bull Terrier there who was unneutered. Every time he ran past us, my son … Continue reading →

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Cornhole

Posted on October 27, 2008 by The Bearded Iris

I had never heard of this “game” until Cub Scout Family Camp when one of the very very nice dads brought his Cornhole supplies to share with the group. So naturally, when I walked by and he asked me “if I wanted to play Cornhole” with him and his sons…I almost crapped my pants. Continue reading →

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