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The former mother-in-law, affectionately nicknamed The General by those who love her (including me), used to sing nursery rhyme this to The Kid when she was a wee lass, which is perhaps why I love this little guy: Little Bunny Foo Foo Hopping through the forest Scoopin’ up the field mice [...] How did you learn about religion? Photo taken September 28, 2010, in Longmont, Colorado, with TiltShift Generator iPhone app. I went to Catholic schools. I went to a Jesuit university for my first year of college. I have relatives who dedicated themselves to the holy life as priests and nuns. [...] The last few times I got a haircut it didn’t particularly feel like I did. Granted, my hair was swooshy and flat and softer than its usual Medusa state, but days after that my long hair seemed unkempt and unruly. Because, well, it is. It is naturally curly with different types of curls throoughout – [...] The garden boxes are getting emptier and emptier. I had never thought about planning a wedding until I had to. And holy crap are they expensive! And everyone has suggestions for you beyond your wildest dreams! And there goes your budget, whether it was meager or massive. Now looking back, even though I consider myself a low-maintence + practical girl who planned a [...] Typewriters are what we used before we had computers, The Kid says. Now typewriters are handy places to display fun things. My favorite thing to grow, hands [...] Summer was good to me. Thank you. Til next time … [...] I once killed a spider for Neighbor Laura because she asked me to. It was a daddy longleg which had taken up residence in her kiddos’ clubhouse in the backyard. Because she does me so many favors, I happily obliged, even though I am more likely to scoop up a spidey friend and scoot them [...] This is my godmother, whom I affectionately call Fairy Godmother — FGM for short — with The Kid last holiday season. This is one of my favorite pictures of her. She’s one of my favorite people. She’s one of my role models. I didn’t always know her. There are photos of her at my baptism. [...]  |
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