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DAN

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

JOURNEY OF A FIRST TIME GRANDMOTHER.  DANNY WAS MY FIRST GRANDCHILD.  I WASN’T TERRIBLY ANXIOUS TO BEGIN THIS NEW EXPERIENCE.  IT’S AMAZING HOW EASY IT WAS TO  BE PUSHED INTO A  THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATION Diary to Danny: 1980 Phone … Continue reading →

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LETTER TO JADALYN GRACE

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

Jadalyn, when I “wake up the house” I think of you, when I was take my meds, I think of you, when I put things in the pantry, I think of you, and when I sit in the rocker in … Continue reading →

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EMANCIPATED! WHO’S FREE?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

I’m eighteen. I’m emancipated. No more bondage to the things I’ve hated. Now mom can’t  nag me out of bed No forcing book knowledge in my head.   Emancipated!  I am free! I’ll spread my wings; I’ll be ME. No … Continue reading →

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