Cousin Craig's Odd Viewpoint - Superheroes—what are they? A person who can fly and bend steel or who has abilities beyond those of mere mortals might be considered super, for sure, but a hero? Bravery is not the lack of fear; it is overcoming fear. I have been a comic book fan for many … Continue reading Real Heros Making A Difference Everyday
Trending – Does Tiffany Really Look like Hannah?
Dear Cousin Craig (CC) wrote this post yesterday (July 21). His take on the current trends. I've thrown in my worthy opinion as well. I have included links if you have no idea what he is writting about. Trust me, I needed those links more than you probably will. Odd Current Events My dear … Continue reading Trending – Does Tiffany Really Look like Hannah?
Living in The Best of Times
Ah, the good old days. You know, back in the day, when kids didn’t sass, teachers were revered, neighborhoods were like villages, and the beat cop stopped by the porch for lemonade. The time before violence and fear was invented. But hold your horses, before we get too nostalgic, are times really worse than … Continue reading Living in The Best of Times
Everyone Poops – But Where?
Disclaimer: I love Cousin Craig. I invited him to write for Odd. I think he is funny (both ha ha and you know… funny,) but I take no responsibility for what he writes. None. His words and thoughts are all his. I am the odd but nice one. # My Odd Family – Dilemma … Continue reading Everyone Poops – But Where?
Camp Coup – Meet Our New Van
Oddie, our 2005 Honda Odyssey, spent his first years as a family vehicle. He offered plenty of room for my one and only kid, his pack of friends, pups, and all the stuff that comes and goes with family life. Time flew by, and soon the kids were leaving for college—except for one. My high … Continue reading Camp Coup – Meet Our New Van
Vacationing in Venice
Cousin Craig is back to share how he spent his summer vacation! # Growing up in our house included the obligatory summer vacation. My parents hoped our vacation time would bring us closer together, like the television Walton family. But John Boy and Mary Ellen were not my siblings, and Ma and Pa were not … Continue reading Vacationing in Venice
Ode to Oddie – Honda Van with a Heart
In 2005, dearly departed Dearly Departed Joe and I owned two cars: a red Ford Taurus wagon, named “Apache,” and my great aunt’s Oldsmobile*, which we inherited and named the “Mimi-Mobile.” The Mimi-Mobile was the perfect vehicle for Joe-DD, but, as they say, nothing lasts forever. When Joe had to open the car door and … Continue reading Ode to Oddie – Honda Van with a Heart
Ice Skating Terrorist
This is not Craig Please welcome my Cousin Craig back to Odd. He enjoys the family gene of never letting the truth get in the way of a story. It is one of my favorite things about him. Really! # My wonderful cousin invited me to write something for her My Odd Family blog. She … Continue reading Ice Skating Terrorist
Facebook Trial by Comments
My friends on Facebook fall into several categories: family, close friends, friends of friends, and virtual friends. Virtual friends are like pen pals; we may never meet each other in real life, but we enjoy each other’s Facebook posts and company. One of my virtual Facebook friends disappeared around the first of the year. I … Continue reading Facebook Trial by Comments
Chicago Traffic: You’re Not the Boss of Me
Traffic in Chicago has been beyond bad. How bad is beyond bad? Really. Bad. Every day during the week, Cole and I provide transportation to and from camp for our day-camp pups. We travel about 100 city miles through Chicago’s neighborhoods. Daily, we overcome the trials and tribulations of city traffic, including countless detours due … Continue reading Chicago Traffic: You’re Not the Boss of Me