Category Archives: Observed

Artist

Posted on February 11, 2017 by practicalredhead

Art teacher: Your son is, like, an artistic genius.  But, he’s disruptive in class.  I need him to take it down a notch. Me: Yeah, it’s like that in school, too.  I don’t really know what to tell you, but … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 31, 2013 by practicalredhead

I will never forget a particular conversation I had many years ago at a party.  I was living in South Carolina, and the party was on Sullivan’s Island, in a house right on the beach.  I remember thinking how amazing … Continue reading →

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Not Everyone Likes You

Posted on May 1, 2013 by practicalredhead

Actually, not everyone likes ME.  Maybe you are a really awesome person and everyone does like you.  If so, good for you! (Before you read the rest of this post, I just want to make it clear that this is … Continue reading →

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The Chicken Bus

Posted on June 29, 2011 by practicalredhead

There are many joys in Amish country, but the most fascinating sight I’ve seen there is The Chicken Bus.  The first time we drove by, I wasn’t expecting it, and so we went by kind of quick while I just … Continue reading →

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