Bjorn grabbed the watermelon out of her hands. “Enough with this, Magnolia. Enough melon. Go to the diner this morning and have a good meal. It is… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Day 10: Commencing Parenthood”
Month: September 2013
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: A is for . . . ?
“Azalea, maybe?” “I like this. Yes. It is a very popular name right now. Very pretty.” “I don’t want anything TOO popular, though.” “But why not? She… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: A is for . . . ?”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 9: Nesting
Unquestionably, pregnancy agreed with Magnolia. She spent the morning running errands, then headed back to the Summer Festival, where she proved herself to be a far more… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 9: Nesting”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: What Happens When the Genius Rules the Checkbook*
Seriously, Bjorn? Dude. That is DISGUSTING. I can’t believe you’re trying to make this a thing. Who told you this was okay? Were you raised in a… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: What Happens When the Genius Rules the Checkbook*”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Days 7 and 8: The Swedish Massage Disaster
Saturday afternoon, Bjorn went to the library to practice writing. Unfortunately, he was immediately waylaid by Nancy Landgraab, who apparently wanted to discuss . . . comfort… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Days 7 and 8: The Swedish Massage Disaster”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 7: After a Bath and a Hot Dog
Ah yes, the seductive “whisper in ear” interaction. That speech bubble kills me. Every time I look at it I hear: Aruba . . . Jamaica .… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 7: After a Bath and a Hot Dog”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Saturday Bathday
Saturday! Bjorn rose early. He took that time to make one or two little improvements around the house before Magnolia woke up. Once she did– “Good morning,… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Saturday Bathday”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 6: My Sweet Blossom
“Good morning, Magnolia! My sweet blossom. You have slept well?” Cheeriness in the morning always irritated Magnolia. “Well-rested, thanks. You?” “I could not be better! It may… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 6: My Sweet Blossom”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 5: The Moon Isn’t All That’s Rising
As it turned out, Bjorn didn’t notice the fence. He didn’t even notice the missing lantern at the front gate, the one Magnolia had swiped to illuminate… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 5: The Moon Isn’t All That’s Rising”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 5: Race for the Cure
It was the very traits that had initially attracted her to him–his unwavering good sense, his faithfulness, his constancy–that also made Bjorn so maddening, Magnolia reflected once… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero, Day 5: Race for the Cure”
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