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Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Hey you. It’s been a while. I’ve been missing you more than usual this past week. That’s a lie. I miss you more than usual all the time. But this week, this week has been unbearable. I live and you … Continue reading →

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The Mommy Wars

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

I am more than a little annoyed as I write this post. Scratch that. I am extremely annoyed. I came back from work a few hours ago, bone tired. It’s been a long week, and since V is away at … Continue reading →

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Girls with curls, rue the world.

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

My sister Mix and I have ridiculously curly hair. Hair we inherited from our Dad, and which I have passed on in full measure and more to my little Thing. My parents decided early on that the best way to … Continue reading →

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You’re the reason I’m me.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

My gorgeous, scatter brained, naive, innocent, huggable, fiery Tinku. I came up with Tinku. You were so upset. You hated it. So you countered with revenge names. We acted all indignant so you wouldn’t feel bad, but we laughed about it … Continue reading →

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Happy Teacher’s Day, Teresa Margaret Lobo

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

I recently reconnected with a friend from school who adored my Mum (he still does). He says she’s the one person who was there for him when he needed someone the most. He remembers coming home and talking to her … Continue reading →

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