Category Archives: writing

Derpy Sus – Part 1

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Ok, I confess. It took me a while to figure what that meant. I can usually get an idea of what something means by the context, like when really smart people use big words because they have a tendency towards … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – 10 Things to Bring to Camp

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Ok, I know I’m going back a bit here, kinda like time traveling, which would be so awesome if I could actually do it, but I needed to finish off something I’ve been thinking about at 3am in the morning. … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The Easter Pig

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Most houses have an Easter Bunny. For some reason, we have an Easter Pig. The Easter Bunny is fluffy and cute and puts of lots of chocolates (or Easter eggs) for good little boys and girls. Our Easter Pig is taller, … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Dodging the Last Bullet

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I have a confession to make. It’s not something I’m proud of. Like eating the last cookie on a plate. Or paying money to see the Battleship movie. I managed to avoid volunteering for the last tourney. Hockey at this … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The Last Day of Camp

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joe Cummings

After another fitful sleep, I awoke bleary-eyed and groggy-faced to yet another beautiful day, not a rainy day, like was predicted, cuz that would have totally allowed me to be in a foul mood. However, lack of sleep, coffee and a … Continue reading →

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Stepd-dad Adventures – The Last Rite

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Joe Cummings

So after successfully navigating through the forest and finding our way back to the cabin, we were faced with a huge task. Come up with a skit. Write it. And perform it. We had known about it since last night, … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Lost in Translation

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Fears Realized I have one recurring nightmare in particular. I’m lost and need to find someone. Fast. I run through streets, reading signs, looking for familiar landmarks, but no matter which way I go, the streets are different, the landmarks … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Fire and Water

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Surviving the Elements If someone told me I had to start a fire, I would say, sure, get me a can of gas and a match and I’m off to the races. In actual fact, as long as I have … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The Dreaded Night

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Cabin Fever The prettiest-girl-in-the-world has mommy-hearing. She wakes up if she hears sniffles from downstairs, if one of her children has a late night question, or if one should actually ever say mommy! in distress. She will bolt out of bed … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Surviving Supper

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Food Glorious Food Not knowing what to expect at supper, I could only imagine the worst. 70 kids with food. Yikes. But the camp had long ago figured out how best to manage suppers. One cabin was assigned serving and … Continue reading →

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