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Archive for April, 2007

Tuesdays  

Me: Good night.
Daughter: I hate Tuesdays.
Me: Oh, Tuesdays aren’t so bad.
Daughter: Yes they are. I hate Tuesdays because there’s so much to do and I have dance class and school and I have to be away from my family for hours. I wish Tuesdays were never invented.
Me: *sigh* Good night, dear.
Daughter: Good night.

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My mind is filled with silvery stars  


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Review: Pieces of April  

Beautiful, funny, and at times painful to watch. Recommended—and not just at Thanksgiving (but also especially then).
Pieces of April (Netflix)

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If you stick with someone long enough, you’re going to find some things you don’t like  

It’s easier to say “I love you too” than it is to say “I love you anyway.” But I’m convinced that if you can’t, it won’t last. Fortunately, I have a very understanding and patient (and lovely and talented) wife. Our 10th anniversary was this January.
Incidentally, the traditional 10th anniversary gift is tin. But I [...]

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Seventh birthday party  

She’s seven. We celebrated at the Ice Palace, a skating rink. And there was much rejoicing, cake, and hot chocolate.
And presents. Frankly, I was a little embarrassed by the incredible quantity of gifts I hauled out to the car afterwards. Don’t get me wrong—I am grateful and truly appreciate having friends who care about us [...]

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