Author Archives: Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located)

Emily was born in Southwestern Louisiana and has moved over 20 times in her life through nine different states. Most of her life was spent in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, where she met her husband and had her only child. Both she and her husband are also only children...

Ten years and counting

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published May 14, 2012

My husband and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary over the weekend. We were married at Fort Snelling Chapel in Minneapolis, MN on May 11, 2002. It was chilly and rainy that day as I recall.

Posted in Family & Marriage, Kathryn | 3 Comments

Vigilante justice and the contradiction therein

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published May 4, 2012

George Zimmerman was recently arrested for killing a teenager whom he felt put him in danger. Against the advice of the 911 dispatcher, Mr Zimmerman took matters upon himself and pursued Mr. Martin. Had Mr. Zimmerman simply stayed put, Mr. Martin would probably still be alive.

Posted in Current Events, Social and Technology | 44 Comments

Still breathing, at least

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published May 4, 2012

✓ Ground child for not doing school work ✓ Re-ground child for still not doing school work

Posted in Family & Marriage, Girl Scouts, Kathryn, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Freebie Friday winner announced!!!

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published April 26, 2012

Sorry for the delay in announcing the winner.  Time apparently got away from me. I did receive a subtle reminder last night letting me know that it was Wednesday night.   And so, though better late than never, congratulations to:

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Stress out, freak out, panic, :facepalm:

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published April 20, 2012

I don’t often go into a panic. OK, so maybe I do.

Posted in Family & Marriage, Girl Scouts, Kathryn, Parenting, Social and Technology | 1 Comment

And he shall be Levon, and he shall be a good man (Freebie Friday)

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published April 20, 2012

I chose today’s Freebie Friday gift over a week ago. It’s only a coincidence, and a strong one, that my turn fell today, April 20.

Posted in Current Events, Freebie Friday, Miscellaneous | 7 Comments

How to go from just being in a little trouble to being grounded for a week in a matter of three hours

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published April 18, 2012

Step 1: Fail to bring home from school your spring photos, instructions on how to complete a major project, homework, and field trip permission slip for one week, despite being reminded more than 3 times.

Posted in Girl Scouts, Kathryn, Parenting | 2 Comments

Nobody should ever have to.. ever. But some do.

By Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) | Published April 12, 2012

“Muriel Stonewall; 1903-1954. She lost both of her babies in the second great war. Now, you should never have to watch your only children lowered in the ground. I mean, you should never have to bury your own babies.” Dave Matthews “Gravedigger” 2003

Posted in Family & Marriage, Parenting | 2 Comments

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