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Thing paints a story

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Red Widing Wood. Her Mama sent her to Hyper City to buy grape juice and cake. Her Mama said, “Don’t talk to strangers”. After she buyed her things and was … Continue reading →

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Thing’s friend

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

She’s been cutting my Thing’s hair for about a year now, this beautiful young lady. She makes my little girl giggle. They gossip. They trade secrets. My little girl adores her. She got married a year ago, this sweet little … Continue reading →

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Things Thing says

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

It isn’t the saying ‘no’ that’s hard. Or watching her cry. Or staying firm through a tantrum. Keeping a straight face – that’s the hardest. “Tell, tell, plicklee tell.” “Mahm, I am becoming a vegetarian tomorrow.” “What are you today?” … Continue reading →

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Little Warrior Thing

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Some time ago my friend Jo, another incredible person I met online, asked if she could paint Thing. Jo is a very gifted artist and I was thrilled by the idea. She’s never met Thing. She’s seen her pictures. She’s … 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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Of faeries and small girls

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild With a faery hand in hand The world’s more full of weeping than you can understand. The Stolen Child W. B. Yeats

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