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Author: Sean O'Cleary

“I Don’t Need Instructions to Assemble This” – DIY Assembly


Posted on April 11, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “I Don’t Need Instructions to Assemble This” – DIY Assembly

My Overconfident Foray into DIY Assembly There comes a moment in every do-it-yourselfer's life when overconfidence overshadows common sense, epitomized by the fateful words, "I don't need instructions to assemble…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

“Sure, I’ll Watch Your Kids!” – Babysitting Blunders and Blessings


Posted on April 2, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “Sure, I’ll Watch Your Kids!” – Babysitting Blunders and Blessings

My Eye-Opening Babysitting Adventure When I nonchalantly said, "Sure, I'll watch your kids," to my daughter, who desperately needed a babysitter, I pictured a serene evening of board games and…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

I’ll Take it Under Advisement – The Series


Posted on April 1, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on I’ll Take it Under Advisement – The Series

I'll Take it Under Advisement: Adventures in Declining with Grace "I'll Take it Under Advisement: Adventures in Declining with Grace" is a captivating two-part series that delves into the art…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire, Series Descriptions

“I’ll Just Blend In” – Misadventures in Cultural Camouflage


Posted on March 13, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “I’ll Just Blend In” – Misadventures in Cultural Camouflage

Blending In: The Comedic Journey of Cultural Exploration The phrase "I'll just blend in" often leads to a comedy of errors, especially when immersing oneself in a new culture or…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

“Sure, I’ll Volunteer for That!” – A Tale of Overcommitment and Unforeseen Rewards


Posted on February 20, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “Sure, I’ll Volunteer for That!” – A Tale of Overcommitment and Unforeseen Rewards

The Perils and Joys of Volunteering: Finding Balance in Community Service The phrase "Sure, I'll volunteer for that!" has a magnetic allure, especially for those who struggle to say no.…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

“Let’s Drive Instead of Fly” – The Odyssey of the Open Road


Posted on February 14, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “Let’s Drive Instead of Fly” – The Odyssey of the Open Road

Let's Drive Instead of Fly: The Realities of a Cross-Country Road Trip "Let's drive instead of fly" is often spoken with the romantic notion of hitting the open road, wind…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

“I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” – A Nocturnal Narrative of Sleepless Sagas


Posted on February 8, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” – A Nocturnal Narrative of Sleepless Sagas

Embracing the Importance of Sleep: Lessons from a Reformed Night Owl "I'll sleep when I'm dead," I used to proclaim with the bravado of a man who thought sleep was…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

“We Don’t Need a Babysitter” – The Misguided Misadventures of Parental Optimism


Posted on January 2, 2024 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on “We Don’t Need a Babysitter” – The Misguided Misadventures of Parental Optimism

The Babysitter Chronicles: A Lesson in Parenting at Formal Events Uttering "We don't need a babysitter" with the confidence of seasoned parents, my wife and I prepared to attend an…[...]

Posted in Humor & Satire

Croak & Dagger – The Series


Posted on November 3, 2023 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on Croak & Dagger – The Series

Croak & Dagger Series - A Toadally Outrageous Pond-Side Political Saga Dive into the Whimsical World of the Meadow Dive into the Croak & Dagger Series, where the Meadow becomes…[...]

Posted in Series Descriptions

Canine Detectives – The Series


Posted on November 3, 2023 | Posted on Sean O'Cleary | Leave a Comment on Canine Detectives – The Series

Canine Detectives - Lucy & Tinker’s Globe-Trotting Capers Introduction Canine Detectives: Lucy & Tinker’s Globe-Trotting Capers takes readers on thrilling adventures across the globe. From the historic streets of London…[...]

Posted in Series Descriptions, Chapter Books

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