Monthly Archives: March 1994

no such thing as safe gunplay

Posted on March 28, 1994 by jottingjoan

The oldest brother was home for his six months tour of duty with the National Guard. Their parents were in town running errands, free of the children who were finally old enough to take care of themselves. The youngest brother, … Continue reading →

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pets help with science fair

Posted on March 21, 1994 by jottingjoan

I thought they were pets. But when the school science fair was announced, the hamster and fish took starring roles in scientific studies. First, it was the hamster’s owner. “I don’t know what I want to study, but I want … Continue reading →

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Bunko and conversation

Posted on March 14, 1994 by jottingjoan

Bunko is a simple enough game: Go to a friend’s house for a couple hours, throw three dice in hopes that at least one will land sowing what’s needed to win one point, eat too many brownies and cookies and … Continue reading →

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Sticker shock in the produce aisle

Posted on March 7, 1994 by jottingjoan

I moseyed my way through the grocery store after work, picking up a few items and checking for items on sale. As I entered the cereal aisle, a little girl sitting on the bottom of the cart protested as her … Continue reading →

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