Dear Tima, I named you after the charming android who turns lethal in the animated film “Metropolis”. You did not resemble the character in any way. I just liked the name. We found you on a warm evening in 2004. Jenn and I headed out of our subdivision when we spotted you on the side […]
Archives for December 2013
Bullies
Yesterday someone told me I was ignorant, right to my face. To make sure the point was clear they repeated their assessment of my mental capabilities. All because I didn’t agree with their perspective on something. I sat there as the rage, embarrassment, and surprise washed over me. Moments later I walked away. Scenarios played […]
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Shelf Elves
I’d heard about “The Elf on the Shelf” and how good it was. Fellow parents relayed how much fun the book and accompanying tradition was. I was thrilled when our copy from the library arrived. I planned to sit down and read it to Penelope when I got home. When the time came I read […]
