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Mandys Madhouse



Popcorn Trauma Club Initiation
July 24, 2025 Once upon a time, a little more than 25 years ago, I decided to have a bonding moment with my then-seven-year-old daughter,...
Amanda Godwin
Jul 24, 20254 min read


The Ice Time Incident
Originally posted on Nextdoor 2/3/2025 Dear Hockey Parents, I hope this letter finds you enjoying the day while beaming with pride...
Amanda Godwin
Jun 30, 20253 min read


No Gossip Zone
At the time of this writing (April 20, 2020), I had a paying tenant renting a room in my home. Then this happened: Some time ago I was...
Amanda Godwin
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Crazy Granny Driver
While in my car stopped at a red-light last Friday afternoon I felt a hard bump and heard a crunch. I looked in my rear view mirror to...
Amanda Godwin
Nov 8, 20224 min read


Something to consider before addressing the world.
Something most of us need to consider: whether you like it or not, you are not just a single entity. Either by blood or bond, you are...
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Oct 21, 20222 min read


The Birthday Beast
Chronicles of the Birthday Beast July 15, 2004 Dear Diary, Yesterday a horrible predator was pursuing me. A creature so vicious that no...
weshockaday
Sep 10, 202227 min read
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