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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 244 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 303 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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