Category Archives: Guest Napper

baby asleep

Guest Napper #182: Nose to Knees

At Naps Happen, we appreciate flexibility in sleep. Usually I mean that in a figurative sense. In this case, it’s quite literal. I’m wondering if this child’s parents use Poppy-scented detergent on her socks? Either that, or she’s enjoying a very good, long stretch. As always, Namaste, baby. Namaste.

Guest Napper #181: Riding in Place

girl asleep on bigwheel

On this day when so very, very many Americans are beyond frustrated by the infuriating futility of government activity…well…I give you this: Riding a bike in a tent. And that is all. Ahem.

kids asleep on pavement

Guest Nappers #179 and #180: Spectators Snoozing

The cool thing about writing Naps Happen  is that you eventually become the go-to social media destination for any and all friends who witness a post-worthy nap. That is exactly what happened this summer, when I was pinged by my college friend Peter, whose kids had fallen asleep on the pavement while waiting for a …

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girl asleep in basket

Guest Napper #178: Basket Case

Remember how I told that story about my cat squeezing himself onto the napkin basket? Well…you know. I told you so. It looks like people like to squeeze themselves into baskets, too. Looking at her, you might think she carefully chose this spot for her nap and then peacefully folded her hands and drifted off. …

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