Month: July 2020
A Night With Coconut Boy
Twenty or so years ago, my sister went to our local antique store to buy me a birthday present. She found a creepy coconut man (or perhaps a monkey) and thought it would be a funny gift. Years later, I found him in a box… and here’s how my two-year-old daughter reacted.
When a Toy Police Car Goes On a High-Speed Chase… On My Head
We’re big fans of the Melissa & Doug Pullback Vehicles, which are a favorite of my two-year-old daughter and are increasingly grabbed by my four-month-old son. The four plush vehicles can be pulled back to race across the floor—and apparently my head, which lead to an unexpected haircut today.
Garden Tower Project: Week 2 Update
It’s been about two weeks since I set up my Garden Tower 2, and so far, all the seedlings have seem to have taken well to their new home. Particularly happy are the tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and squash. The lettuce, while growing, looks a bit sad due to the constant 80°F-plus temperatures we’ve been having the past few weeks. Here’s what else we’ve seen.