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Mom and me after a very serious conversation.
Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

Happy Birthday to My Mother!

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022 Kelly Kirby

My mother turns 70 today. Here's why she's the best at being the best.

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My grandma in between her daughter and my father.
Humor, Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

76 Minutes of Mom & Grandma Fun

March 7, 2022March 6, 2022 Kelly Kirby

While I could write an entire book on the dynamics of the matriarchal hierarchy in my family, here's a 76-minute snippet with my grandma.

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Educational truth
Humor, Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

How to Do a College Visit at Age 36

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 Kelly Kirby

I don't know how many times I've told my mom to be inconspicuous. I feel like it was just this once.

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It's important to pose with the mess
Humor, Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

Mom Blog: Organizophile Edition

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 Kelly Kirby

Mom is the reinforcement you need to call if you want to get rid of all your clothes and laugh while doing it.

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Tornado or spaceship
Humor, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

The Iowa Tornado

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Kelly Kirby

Tornados in Iowa are no joke, but I'll attempt to tell some funny stories anyway.

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Humor, Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Wonky Bits, Writing

A Lady & Her Nook + 3 Wonky Bits

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Kelly Kirby

Don't worry - Beyond my mom and her Nook, the whole family gets in on the "What?!?" action.

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Humor, Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

Mom’s Superpower: Conjuring Cupcakes

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Kelly Kirby

Sometimes, my mom wants cupcakes so badly, she makes them materialize out of thin air.

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Mom Stories, Writing

Nook Assistance Center: Mom Style

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Kelly Kirby

My mom once won Walmart Teacher of the Year. Let's just keep that in mind.

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Number One Toast
The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

Games with Carrie

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 Kelly Kirby

Carrie and I don't play CatchPhrase much anymore. Here's one clear explanation why.

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Mom and me
Humor, Mom Stories, The 100-Day Challenge, Writing

The Day My Mom Betrayed Books

February 25, 2022March 6, 2022 Kelly Kirby

Even though I hate clothes shopping, our mother/daughter trips have always been amazing.

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thewonkypenguin Kelly Kirby @thewonkypenguin ·
22 Mar

🚨 Fantasy baseball players! 🚨 Check out my latest rankings and dominate your league! #FantasyBaseball #Rankings #WinningSeason 🐧⚾️πŸ”₯ https://wonkypenguin.com/2023/03/22/2023-preseason-fantasy-baseball-rankings/

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22 Mar

Imagine seeing this post from someone with such enthusiasm for baseball and having your reply be some negative jackassery about why the U.S. lost and why "no one cares."

What a dumb way to approach life.

Sarah Langs @SlangsOnSports

NOBODY ELSE HIT A BALL HARDER OR THREW A PITCH HARDER THAN SHOHEI OHTANI DID, THE ENTIRE WBC

LET THAT SINK IN

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22 Mar

Super sorry to all the WBC haters for that Ohtani/Trout matchup to decide it all because that's just beautiful, unscripted, untimed drama we were all blessed with and should be thankful we got to experience.

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thewonkypenguin Kelly Kirby @thewonkypenguin ·
21 Mar

"Poison" by Bel Biv Devoe reminds me of my grandparents because they got MTV two years before my hometown did.

What a touching song to spark that memory.

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