It’s a fact that this volcano in Washington State erupted in May 1980. It’s also a fact that as I grew up, that volcano quickly became my official childhood alias. Whenever a temper tantrum threatened to blow, my parents would shake their heads and warn each other, "Watch out, Mount St. Helens is erupting again." Famous family eruptions include Super Cluedo (yes, I am a bit of a Monica about games!) and who sits where at the dining table.

by Helen Crumley