Monthly Archives: December 2017

Fish Story, Part II

Forgot to post this, better catch up… Our goldfish from Tai Tong Ecopark lived about 5 weeks, and then something might have gotten in the open vases tanks on the balcony one night, because one morning we found everyone belly-up. Goldfish … Continue reading

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Miss-Speak #89: Christmas-isms

#89 Me: What d’you want for Christmas, darling? HN: Don’t worry about it, Mummy. I told Santa already. He came to our school, so he’s taking care of it.  ————————————————————————————————————- During a rare, quiet moment… HN: Mummy, what do you … Continue reading

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Ever Wonder About Cheating? (Or, Sumo Wrestlers Cheat Too!)

When they were younger, Rockstar and Friends once developed a huge fascination with Blue Tack – that gummy stuff used to put kiddie drawings and other work on the walls. It became a huge commodity. Like, instead of money or … Continue reading

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“It’s Not About You…” The Unlikely “Wonder” Post About Someone Else.

Really wasn’t planning on a “Wonder” post. Firstly, Rockstar and Friends have been looking out for the movie adaptation of this former Battle Of the Books book ever since they heard about it last year. (More than a little useful … Continue reading

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Back From Camp (Or, Conquering The “Real” Fear Factor)

Partially influenced by Hamster Ninja not allowing me to tell some stories 😀 (Don’t get me wrong, they totally yank each others’ chains, and have a gadzillion long-unfolding dramas going at any one time…) After he left, HN committed to immersing herself in … Continue reading

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