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September is Summer
When I learned that September 22 was the first official day of fall I was floored. I grew up associating my birthday with fall, even though it was never “fall weather” in early September. I associated myself with all things pumpkin and sweaters and falling leaves and coziness. My birthday usually falls on Labor Day… Read more
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Zero Score and Eight Years Ago
It has been 8 years since Grandpa Fish passed away. Eight years since I moved into my grandparents house, eight years since I kissed him for the last time, said I love you for the last time, eight years since I lost someone close to me for the first time. I usually struggle this time… Read more
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Memorable Quotes
I don’t remember where some of these came from, but I wanted to share some of the best quotes that I have written down over the years. “My back isn’t strong enough to carry that heavy accusation.” “I don’t believe it was worthy of such an eruption.” – A customer of my Dad’s telling my… Read more
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Confession Time
I have a confession. I think I have been living a lie. I am one of seven children. (Though none of us are children any longer.) I have always been surrounded by kids. I have been a nanny. I have been a para. I have been a teacher. I have babysat for friends. I have… Read more
