Category Archives: My Thoughts

This 24/7 Pecan Pie Vending Machine Is Calling My Name

My biggest problem with pecan pie is really more of a problem with the world. For most of my life I have wondered “Why is pecan pie only available around Thanksgiving?”. It’s so dumb to me that it’s considered seasonal. I love pecan pie all year long, not seasonally. Well, the world has been redeemed by Cedar Creek, Texas.

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The Tooth Monster vs. The Tooth Fairy

Many families have traditions of friendly mythical beings that visit the house on special occasions to impart treats to children. Common folklore includes Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, and The Tooth Fairy.

Parents pretend that these ‘people’ exist for a variety of reasons. Many parents like to “keep the magic” of the tradition alive because their parents did them and they remember them as fun. Personally, I’m a bit of a buzzkill when it comes to these traditions. But there is one tradition I kept for both of my children, The Tooth Monster.

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