Monthly Archives: February 2010

From My Mother’s Journal, July 1988

By Erin | Published: February 27, 2010

(five years old) Lots of changes in our lives all at once. Your Dad got a new job at McDonnell Douglas, we are moving a short distance away, 4310 Abbott Ave., the car is having lots of problems, the family room flooded again (in house on Edgewood), just to name a few things. You are [...]

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The Last Shall Be First…

By Erin | Published: February 25, 2010

…Apparently also applies to the Olympics. See, this is why I haven’t been watching. Because I tried with pairs skating and then had to stay up late to see the skaters who were actually good. As it got later and later, I thought, maybe I should just give up and go to bed. But then, [...]

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Lent/Lint

By Erin | Published: February 24, 2010

So, I didn’t give anything up for Lent. Or, I haven’t, or I’m not giving up anything for Lent. Is Lent still going on? When is it over? Is it over already? And why is it that everyone else seems to know exactly when Lent starts, what it’s about, and when it’s over—except for me? [...]

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Monday Morning

By Erin | Published: February 23, 2010

Yesterday, I spent the morning, as I do every Monday, watching Story. Monday was gorgeous in the morning. I walked to Sharon’s place, the sun shining and the air warm enough for a light sweater. Spring seemed inevitable, which made me feel relaxed and excited all at once. After Sharon left for her mom’s group, [...]

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An Open Letter to 1-877-415-9257

By Erin | Published: February 20, 2010

Dear Telemarketer, caller ID: “800 Service,” who persists against my most vigilant efforts at ignoring your call: Your determination is admirable. Truly, a motivational speaker could use you as an example of Not Giving Up—the quality one must possess if one does not also possess unusual talent and/or impeccable connections. I’ve not given you a [...]

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