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Banking on it

By Stasha | Published October 10, 2012

We were building a fort at the beach the other day.

Little J: Mommy I really think I am going to be a builder when I grow up.

Me: Sounds good.

Little J: But where will I get money to be one?

Me: People will pay you to build things for them.

Little J: I know that. But first I will need tools. Where do I get money for those?

Me: You will have to borrow it from a bank.

Little J: I see. They have too much?

Me: No, that is how banks make money. They lend you some when you need it and then as you make money, you return it. And pay extra for the service.

Little J: Can’t people I am building the houses for pay back my bank?

Me: Well they do, kind of. They pay you, you pay back the bank and if you are left with extra you pay yourself.

Little J: This is all very complicated. I have a better plan. I will ask daddy for money. Much easier. And I don’t have to pay him back either.

Clearly my son is following my business plan. That’s my boy!

Posted in The Great life | Also tagged cheeky, son, Stasha B Photography 22 Comments

Sunday shenanigans

By Stasha | Published May 9, 2012

It has been a while since I have published a comic. So here you go, before you start sending complaints…

Posted in The Great life | Also tagged big tree, dog, family, friends, hiking, Husband, mischief, mud, son, Sunday 25 Comments

Life is a beach

By Stasha | Published May 26, 2011

Today’s post was inspired by

prompt number 3.) Photo Story: Share photos of your most recent trip to the beach.

It is no secret we live close to the beach. Also known and flaunted is the fact we spend most of the time there. So much so we have now staked out a lot all other beach goers refer to as my son’s “Construction site”.

But this trip was special. We have Isaac, neighbors dog, staying with us for a week. He is a Newfoundland, like Big M, only much older. Isaac celebrated his 10th birthday a few months ago. Old and ailing, he is full of spirit. You can see in these pictures his joy for life and love of the water keep him young.
Here is to you Isaac, the greatest dog his family could wish for. And the best neighbor ever.