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A Buffet of Books

Posted on 03/21/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, When you were very young, we kept all of your books on a shelf in your room. We wanted them to be close at hand for spontaneous reading. After you learned to stand, you were able to reach … Continue reading →

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Cookies!

Posted on 03/20/2011 by chick

It’s Girl Scout cookie season. Yum! I wish I had a Poirot quote relating to Girl Scouts. Oh, well. Boy Scouts will have to do. Poirot says, If one is prepared in advance all is simple—the motto of the Boy … Continue reading →

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Going to Extremes

Posted on 03/19/2011 by chick

A wireless weather station is one of those gadgets that people typically buy for each other at Christmas but which no one really needs or wants. We’re an exception, though. We bought one for ourselves and we like it. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Crybaby

Posted on 03/18/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Wah, Wah, Waaah, Waaaaah, WAH, WAAAH, WAAAAAAAAH! How do you like it? Just kidding, Sweetie. Yesterday, you wouldn’t stop crying. I tried everything—diaper changes, burping, propping, tummy time, rocking, singing—you name it. As the day wore on, you … Continue reading →

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Radio Waves

Posted on 03/17/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, The clock radio in your room has nature sounds, including ocean waves and a babbling brook. Every night at your bedtime, we set it to play one of those sounds. Our theory is that the white noise helps … Continue reading →

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Q & A

Posted on 03/16/2011 by chick

“Am I beautiful?” There is no girl who does not at some point in her life ask someone this question. And the correct answer is always without hesitation and without caveats definitely YES.

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The Eyes of a Cat, Closed

Posted on 03/13/2011 by chick

My dear friend’s cat died yesterday. She was a good cat. In her honor, I offer my only Poirot quote to reference cats. After someone unsuccessfully attempts to kill Poirot and Hastings (his friend), he says, Yes, but for my … Continue reading →

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Putting the Cut in Cute

Posted on 03/12/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, I cut your thumb today while clipping your nails. Sorry! Your father, if he reads this, will grit his teeth and say, “Just let it go. She’s not permanently harmed.” I know that. I’m not really upset. It’s … Continue reading →

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Daily Frustrations

Posted on 03/11/2011 by chick

I think what bothers me the most about my current life situation is that I can never seem to move directly forward. Everything requires a step backward first, or a zigzag approach. That makes it difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes even … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2002

Posted on 03/10/2011 by chick

England, Here I Come! It was my first trip abroad, and we were planning to be gone for several weeks, so I went on a preparatory shopping spree. Naturally, I purchased a couple of books on England, including one by … Continue reading →

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