Tag: Parenthood
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Why Moms Are Here
People like to say, “I bet your mom is so excited to be a grandmother. What did she do when she found out you were having a baby?” “Oh. She immediately put her house on the market.” And they laugh. They laugh and laugh. “That would be so funny,” they chuckle. I don’t say anything.…
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Berkeley, Day One
During take-off yesterday, VH-1 distracted me with Grease. Funny, since I’d ripped the theme song earlier that morning. I can only go so long without dancing and mouthing the words to the film, as it’s my favorite movie. I have tried to come up with something that sounds more like something you call your favorite movie, but…
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The Apology.
Dear Child That I Don’t Have, But Might Have Someday, I feel I owe you an apology. You see, yesterday afternoon I got a clear vision of your future, and… I’m sorry to say, it doesn’t look pretty. Oh, it’s all innocent enough, but I got a glimpse of what it’ll be like for you…
