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State of Obvious: On turning 37
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Tuesday, April 8. I'd like to say a few words about what this day means. This day of birth wherein I (you? Entered the world some thirty seven years ago, asleep. Yes, asleep. And still trying to catch up where I left off when so rudely interrupted by a smack on the behind. This year of thirty-six also involved watching my (your? If that makes sense. And your girl, your lovely crazy curious girl, well she's not a baby anymore. How did that happen? First, be kind. To others, to your family, to yourself.
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State of Obvious: On being away from home and turning sixteen: a letter to my son
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Saturday, August 16. On being away from home and turning sixteen: a letter to my son. I missed your sixteenth birthday. I'm sure you recall - or maybe it wasn't so bad because you spent the whole day with your friend watching movies. Godzilla and Guardians of the Galaxy, you've said. It's no surprise to me that Godzilla was your favorite of the two. That atomic green monster holds a special place in your heart. Talkin' bout Family Tree. This is How I Know. You have been and continue to be a great mom!
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State of Obvious: Dear Carly (on your 9th birthday),
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Monday, August 4. Dear Carly (on your 9th birthday),. I can't remember what it is like to turn nine years old. From watching you turn nine, it must have been difficult because it seems like everything is either really, really greator really, really bad. Some days I think I might get whiplash from the mood swings (and you're not a teenager yet! All my love,. Talkin' bout Family Tree. This is How I Know. She is a Tario! She is all kinds of a Tario! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Next Twenty Years.
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State of Obvious: Our Adoption Story
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1 year, 6 months, 26 days - From the day Carly was born to the day we finalized the adoption. 2000 - the amount of the homestudy and placement fee (a mere pittance compared to the normal cost of adoption. Had Carly not been a "special needs" case it would have been $4000 - still a bargain in the adoption world). 2880 - the number of diapers we changed from day 1 to gotcha day assuming she made 5 dirty diapers a day. 4lbs 12 oz - Carly's weight when she came home from the hospital. Josh's birth was more d...
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State of Obvious: In the silent hours
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Monday, April 14. In the silent hours. The house is still, though it never seems to be exactly silent. Always there is a buzz, a sigh, a whirl. Fans spinning or washing machines, dogs snoring or people turning over. In the night, we are at our most vulnerable. And yet, we trust. In my heart there is a persistence of hope during these silent hours. It changes from day to day, that thing. That makes the pieces come together in the right order. I often think that, perhaps, that thing. This is How I Know.
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State of Obvious: So, you want to be a writer
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Sunday, June 8. So, you want to be a writer. I am currently looking for a job (you hiring? I do really want to write and be paid for it. I do, I do. Thing is, I'm scared. Ruled by fear. What if people don't like what I write? What if I can't finish the story. What if no publishers think it's worthwhile to sell? What if I really just don't have it in me to write something beautiful? Does it have to be beautiful? What if I never make it? Is this all wasted time? That, and the fear. You are very kind! You k...
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State of Obvious: Testimony, in pieces
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Saturday, February 22. Testimony, in pieces. The vast blue sky. Turtle dove songs outside my window. The smell of freshly washed hair. My daughter's soft skin. A roof that hasn't leaked. A painted picture of the sea. The taste of beans and chile. Clanging heater vents, alive with warm air. Rosy, heart-shaped lips. The ocean pulsing on the sand. White snow laid freshly down. Skeleton arms of trees. Dogs barking over the cat's meow. A quilt made of favorite shirts. Talkin' bout Family Tree. How Can This Be?
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State of Obvious: Workin' It: A List with Addendums
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Wednesday, July 30. Workin' It: A List with Addendums. This summer, instead of blogging (which, let's be honest, I haven't been doing much when it's not summer. But, I digress), I have been:. Job hunting (found one! Having repeated teacher nightmares (one last night! Looking for free resources to use in my classroom (need more! Watching too much TV (an accomplishment given that we only have about five channels! Building an addiction to Longmire (hooray for Amazon Prime and Netflix! This is How I Know.
