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FFYF: Stinkpots Rule Edition

We spent time with family recently and got quite a laugh courtesy of Captain Earthquake. My brother-in-law was teasing his dad, who called him a stinkpot. (Dad is 86 and more than welcome to call any of us stinkpots; he’s one of the sweetest men on the planet.)...

What Not to Say to Your Child

(Editor’s note: Today’s guest post is from Kitty Holman, and she’s giving us all some ideals to live up to. I have to admit, I say one of these things; but it’s not quite in the way mentioned here. Thanks Kitty!) Growing up I always vowed never...