Quest for Folly

is not an island...or a man.



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Be my niece's trusted friend (read all 2 entries…)
She's the Best Part of My Week 14 months ago
We hang out at least one afternoon a week and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. After losing my nephew (her big brother) to SIDS, I am hyper-aware of the preciousness of the time we have together. And, while there is so much I look forward to doing with her in the future, I have learned that the important thing really is the present. That “now-ness” has absolutely spilled over into the rest of my life, too. I am reminded of Gibran:

The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.



complete NaNoWriMo 2008
For the Hat Trick 16 months ago

It felt very nice to succeed in ‘06 and ‘07. I look forward to the challenge in November. Meanwhile, I should really try to polish my earlier efforts…



Be my niece's trusted friend (read all 2 entries…)
How apropos... 16 months ago

as my niece was born just one week ago today. Diaper changes and burpings are friendly, right? We may have to wait for the more mature aspects of our friendship to develop, but it is never too early to start fostering this bond. I can’t wait. I plan on embracing the role of Spinster Aunt with fervor and aplomb.



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