Monthly archives of “June 2012

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Storytelling

While walking and talking business with a good friend, I was marveling aloud at how blessed I have been, finding myself able to enjoy what I do, in a field that was completely unexpected, and to be able to help support my family. She is… Read More

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(And in Pictures)

Scroll down to read Beautiful  – but after writing it late last night, Lila was up and princessing it again this morning and I had to catch it in a few pictures. If you can’t find a man as good as your father, find one… Read More

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Beautiful

Lila twirls on the swing, Cinderella gown dragging in the dust at her heels. Her hair face is dirt smudged, her hair haphazardly pinched like falling haystacks between two plastic clips on the top of her head. Pretty is nice. Princess skirts and beautiful updos,… Read More

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Empty

Nine times out of ten, the questions and chatter that arises from the backseat of our van are typical, always along the same threads- Did you see that truck? I dropped my ball/stickers/doll/cheap-toy-from-the-fast-food-place-that-we-shouldn’t-be-going-to-anyway, can I get down and pick it up at our next stop?… Read More