by Alica McKenna Johnson | Oct 3, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
I grew up in Alaska, and sometimes it was just too cold and dark to play outside. So my sister and I would play games, watch TV, and eventually get bored. Then we would attack the cats. The poor, poor cats. They would be dressed up in our old baby clothes. We tried to...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 26, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
When I was in high school, we had a birthday tradition. If it was your birthday, your friends would plot and plan and (with your parent’s permission) they would sneak into your bedroom and wake you up with loud, off-key singing. Next you would be pulled out of bed,...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 19, 2012 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
*I have stolen this phrase from my good friend Kim. She’s writing a book which I’m hoping won’t smack me around too much. I have several books that I am afraid to open. I’m not afraid of bad writing. I’m not worried that I will get sucked into a new world and not get...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 5, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
I was on the phone with my BFF Heather,and we were talking about giving our kids “the talk.” Both of us are huge advocates of repeating “You must always wear a condom.” Until our kids ears bleed. This got me thinking that I should update my stash of condoms. While I...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Aug 29, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
I don’t remember what started it, but I was yet again saying “Patience is not one of the virtues I have.” Then I wondered what the others were, if I could remember. Thankfully my friend couldn’t remember either, so I didn’t feel like a total dork. So we Googled it,...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jul 25, 2012 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
Parenting is hard work, you have to take on so many roles. My favorite is that of a spy, an evil spy, a sexy evil spy, with mad ninja skills. Sometimes the best thing for your children is to trick, manipulate and coerce them into doing something. I kept having issues...