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  • 25.01.2026

    We Ate Snow and Survived

    We Ate Snow and Survived

    Is snow safe to eat? Doctors say maybe. Midwest kids say we already did. A snarky winter essay about Illinois snowstorms, childhood snow scream, lemon, sugar, and surviving questionable decisions. Continue reading

    Childhood Memories, family, family stories, humor essays, Midwest Life, nostalgia, Seasonal Writing, short-story, snow, Winter, writing
  • 15.01.2026

    Starch, Shame, and Milk Chocolate with Almonds

    Starch, Shame, and Milk Chocolate with Almonds

    School fundraisers promise character building and community spirit. What they actually deliver is polyester uniforms, quiet panic, and a box of chocolate no child was emotionally prepared to sell. A darkly funny reflection on extracurriculars, avoidance, and the long memory of milk chocolate with almonds. Continue reading

    childhood stories, extracurriculars, fundraising, humor, humor essays, nostalgia, observational humor, Parenting reflections, personal essay, personal narrative, school memories

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