A cut and paste post while I’m busy finishing up Pale Blue Scratch.
I recently finished a staycation and was busy annoying everyone on Facebook with my humdrum, activities in the dense suburbs of Pittsburgh. Here they are, serialized for your pleasure—because what’s more entertaining than what an average white American male does in his spare time?
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: charmed all the moms at the bus stop this morning. But not *too* much.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: helping wife find me in the bookstore by the smell of my burps.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: resisted the urge to buy a middle-grade Star Wars book.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: ground (grinded?) the out-of-code stroller into smaller parts to make it easier on the garbage man.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: successfully reminisced about when this was the raciest thing on MTV.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: substituted coffee for soda for Chick-fil-A meal deal.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: installed vise with minimal injuries.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: painted garage door with “assistance” from son.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: moved rocks.
Staycation Dad Achievement unlocked: drank a cigar and smoked sherry while video chatting with an old friend.
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We are duly enthralled by your game savvy, Staycation Dad.
Imagine me doing a florid bow.