Category Archives: 3rd Grade- Eugene, OR

Age 8-9

Whittaker Creek

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Kelli K.

My daughter has reminded me, every day for the past week, that we must go back to school shopping. As the excitement of the new year begins to sprout in her mind, I close my eyes hard and reach for … Continue reading →

Emotional Manipulation

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Kelli K.

When I was about nine we owned a cute little hamster. Mel had bought some yummy hamster treats that looked like chocolate stars. She set me up and told me to try and feed my dad one as a joke. … Continue reading →

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Raised By Wolves- I Wish

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Kelli K.

In my lifetime, there have been many things that have contributed to the loss of my brain cells, as I’m sure those of you who know me would attest. There was early drug and alcohol use, a couple of concussions, … Continue reading →

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I Surveyed the Surroundings From My Horizontal Position

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Kelli K.

Artwork by my youngest angel

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The Epic Cherry Drop

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Kelli K.

The clear sky was so out of place for an Oregon spring day. My limited vision sanctioned only one small central circle in the entire cloudless skyscape. The high frequency waves that made their way through the small opening to … Continue reading →

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Evel Knievel

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kelli K.

Jason had one arm wrapped around the toilet and the other wrapped around the dog. He was crying, vomiting and lamenting about his step sister losing the clothes from his Evel Knievel doll. “Honey, Je’re stole my Evel Knievel clothes … Continue reading →

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A Space All My Own

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Kelli K.

Artwork by my amazing son

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My Chance to Show Coco Webber Who Was Boss

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Kelli K.

Ok here’s a happy one…. for the crying masses. I do not believe in coincidence and think all our encounters and interactions support our purpose. I don’t believe our purpose is fixed but rather morphs into our own time and … Continue reading →

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“Burn rubber Mel!”

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Kelli K.

Artwork by my amazing son

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Mel Practiced Crazy

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Kelli K.

My first stepmother was crazy. I say this with through a smile and a grimace, as there is a dichotomy in the practice of crazy. Crazy can really fuck you up and crazy is what makes life worth living. … Continue reading →