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House arrest

Something landed on my gut before dawn. It didn’t bite so I ignored it. Suddenly the thing on my belly started shrieking morning cheer amidst static and squelch noise. Uggh. The walkie-talkies. Cheap versions of real technological wonders. “MOMMY! Talk … Continue reading

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Morning routine

  It’s melting. At 7:38 a.m., the kids begged to build a snowman. 7:39 a.m. — commence dressing children in snow suits, socks, boots, mittens, hats and scarves 8:01 a.m. — send them forth, into the winter morning 8:02 a.m. … Continue reading

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