It was 2008 when I first heard the name “Barack Hussein Obama” and my reaction was “Yeah right! No way does a name like that get elected president.” I did not have faith that my countryman would see beyond a name that rhymed with Osama and included the name of Hussein (because of Saddam Hussein).Continue reading “The MARVELous Mrs. Obama”
Author Archives: jparmann
Taking a chance…
Once upon a time I went to a Supernatural convention. I was underwhelmed and rather disappointed. I chalked it up to a learning experience and realized actors can be rather cranky. As a hardcore introvert, the thought of the masses all wanting to engage and a piece of my energy sounds hellish. Who wouldn’t beContinue reading “Taking a chance…”
Old Trauma
When I was six years old my mom had to have one of her kidneys removed because of cancer. Too young to realize the gravity of the situation, I was heartbroken when my dad left me with a neighbor I didn’t know well. I was so upset my dad even commented on it in aContinue reading “Old Trauma”
How do they justify it?
While some may argue, I think most people know climate change is a reality. I understand the power of greed. I now understand why my mom Frances Parmann, who was a career waitress, used to say “Republicans work for the rich and we’re poor. So we’re democrats.” I remember arguing with her because my dadContinue reading “How do they justify it?”
Drawing Together: Tin Can Condor
Mom: Judah asked me to draw him a Tin Can Condor from Yoshi’s Crafted World. I said, “Let’s do it together.” And so we did – step by step I broke it down for him and he followed along. Wow!
Targaryen Tyrant: the Fiery Fan Favorite
<SPOILERS> Daenerys Targaryen is arguably the most popular Game of Thrones character. I get it, she started out weak and has become one of the most powerful players in the pursuit of the iron throne. Her journey is inspiring… and she hatched dragons (which instantly made me want to be an Targaryen). Is it possibleContinue reading “Targaryen Tyrant: the Fiery Fan Favorite”
Doodle for Google
Judah “Here is my entry for the 2019 Doodle 4 Google contest.”
Tin Can Condor
Judah: “The name was inspired by a game the Yoshi’s Crafted World, that I play, and it is… a giant bird (that’s exactly what a condor is). The ball on top shoots foil balls with toothpicks in them.” Mom: “This drawing of Judah’s reminded me of carnivorous plants such as Venus Flytraps.”
Let’s Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
This is a fan piece drawn by 7 year old Judah Hossain who wanted to show what might happen if we let the pigeon drive the bus. The original book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is by, Mo Willems, an American writer, animator, and creator of children’s books. PDF DOWNLOAD Let’s Let theContinue reading “Let’s Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus”
How did you come up with this idea?
The short answer to this oft asked question is, “I’m a mom, and a boss where I work, so I’m often a ‘bad guy’.” The Long Answer It all started with a bad day at work – a confrontation with an employee had me questioning my “bad guy” image. Was I really bad? My husbandContinue reading “How did you come up with this idea?”