Monthly Archives: March 2015

What Lies Beneath 

Posted on March 31, 2015 by jnflamand

Breath…. Breath deep…. exhale then inhale some more. The cool spring air is so fresh and new. The wind isn’t a breeze yet as it’s still crisp, relentless and a cool reminder that the weather can and will turn into … Continue reading →

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Tied To The Past

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jnflamand

Many times I sat in awe listening to stories my great aunt would tell of her childhood and former life in Germany. Often it would be as my grandmother, her sister, sat, listened and agreed. Siblings are funny. They were … Continue reading →

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The Rise of SurferDude

Posted on March 29, 2015 by jnflamand

‘Narley Dude!’ Is what Jeff Spacoli would have to say about my teenage son dying his hair blonde – for the first Well attempted. At least he’s smart enough (and picky enough) to know a home kit is not the … Continue reading →

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The Art of Timing

Posted on March 28, 2015 by jnflamand

Impeccable, a fraction or fashionably late. All phrases used or tossed around to describe the something you can’t buy, replace or repeat. Time. I’ve noticed a lot of strange things over the last several years. Story ideas I’ve had over … Continue reading →

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Please Sir, Can I Have Some More?

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jnflamand

Marathon watching seems to be the new thing, except we’ve been doing it for about three years now. It’s kinda the price you pay for being a TV watching commitment -phob. It takes dedication to keep watching a show for … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature… You Beotch

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jnflamand

Just when you think you can bring out the sandals, Mother Nature dumps on us a load of snow. It melts… It dumps… It rains… It dumps snow. It looks pretty, that white pure blanket, well if it was November, … Continue reading →

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30 Pretty Candles for The Birthday Club

Posted on March 25, 2015 by jnflamand

The iconic movie that gave 80’s teenagers some meaning and possibly some direction, has reached a milestone. Thirty years ago theBreakfast Club came onto the scene, spawning five up and coming Hollywood Stars and Starlets who represented a generation that were … Continue reading →

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My Inner Sixteen Year Old Self

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jnflamand

My son the other day made a comment to me, I in turn gave him a smart- ass response, because I can. Then I paused for a reflective moment, and said “Somedays I still feel like I’m only 16 but … Continue reading →

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I Need A Beer!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by jnflamand

Back in the olden days, it was common place to end the day with a cocktail. You know, wind down, relax and forget the day. When I was a kid I thought that’s what every adult did….every day – but … Continue reading →

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Other People’s Children

Posted on March 20, 2015 by jnflamand

So I was in a rush today, what else is new. Waiting for this bloody light to change so I could make the left hand turn at the light. Slow…. So bloody slow, this light always is. Mind you, it … Continue reading →

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