Monthly Archives: July 2017

Star Wars vs. Sports (Panic Attack Edition)

Posted on July 21, 2017 by PB Rippey

I received an email late yesterday afternoon from my son’s summer camp with this subject line: FRIDAY SPORTS DAY. Meaning, send him to camp in a jersey emblazoned in a sports decal. Last Friday was: STAR WARS DAY An easy … Continue reading →

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The New Now

Posted on July 12, 2017 by PB Rippey

I closed my laptop and asked my waitress, Lila, why she was clearly having a rough day. She started talking to me about her mom. I almost dropped my glass of lemonade. Lila’s mom rivals mine and I didn’t think … Continue reading →

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4th Fireworks (“Shh!” Edition)

Posted on July 7, 2017 by PB Rippey

Happy 4th! This:  This splendor in this country: Here, they viewed this: Our 4th?   This: Visiting family, as we were in the middle of watching ‘Moana’, I cried: OMG TIME FOR FIREWORKS. And my FIL brought us here, to … Continue reading →

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