Tag: family
group name: grasswriting
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June 09, 2007 10:03 PM EDT --
In 1996, before the Upper West Side bookstore where I worked closed, I created a New Yorker window in honor of one of those big anniversary collections that is occasionally published.
I put in all . . . more
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October 23, 2007 04:35 PM EDT --
The car halted with a screech on the snowy road. Win ja stepped out in the cold, win try night. The breeze ran a shiver down her spine and she pulled the coat to tightly hug her body. . . . more
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October 16, 2007 06:49 PM EDT --
Another story my Grandma Alice told me about her childhood. Enjoy. ~kate
In the early part of the 20th century, the Mack family lived on what was essentially a farm despite the fact that . . . more
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June 06, 2007 01:33 PM EDT --
I just got an e-mail from a soldier in Afghanistan. The subject line was 'Don't Forget D-Day.' He sent me a picture of soldiers holding up an American flag.
I wrote him back that, hey, I'd . . . more
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June 06, 2007 09:32 PM EDT --
I just read an article on money. I don't even begin to think that I am an expert, but I was reading the post when I came across the words: Lazy Assets. I may not have a degree in business, . . . more
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July 21, 2007 05:47 PM EDT --
So, I'm in Albuquerque -- in temporary quarters still, but here. My long-time companions, Astra and Chico are here. My car will get here tomorrow. Why am I here? Well, the move was a job thing.
A . . . more
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June 02, 2007 01:37 PM EDT --
Written May 5, 1999
The homeless are here, yet we don't see them much,
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December 12, 2007 11:31 PM EST --
Mable fumed when she saw Charlie return home with a tarantula. Hoping it would be a goldfish she convinced herself to let him go with his dad to the pet store on his fifth birthday. Another glance at . . . more
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December 14, 2007 08:30 PM EST --
Josie was filled with joyful anticipation. She just couldn't sleep a wink. It was Christmas Day, but right now no one seemed to be worried about the presents or Santa. Peeking to the alarm . . . more
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July 15, 2007 10:22 PM EDT --
I want to tell the story of how my cousin lived and died. Someone remarked what's the point of mentioning how someone died. The difference is how someone lived. Here's my cousin's . . . more
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August 22, 2007 02:28 AM EDT --
As you may know, I adopted a little girl who was a mess, literally. She came with more baggage but the type of baggage that had no clothes only problems. She still has a few issues but is a . . . more
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August 31, 2007 03:42 PM EDT --
What's him doing in there? Why him stuck on the glass?
She was looking a my large sucker fish in the tank.
I said, "He's a sucker fish."
She said, "Oh, he's a stucker . . . more
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November 21, 2007 12:05 PM EST --
Why I'm carrying a knife.
Things here are starting to change, movement in large quantaties of goods going to my buddy at the 2nd hand store, getting ready for the load out when . . . more
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September 28, 2007 09:47 AM EDT --
When I read Jennifer’s topic about a “turning point” in my life…..It took me 12 years back when I was in my early twenties, just married and absolutely new in this country. . . . more
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September 12, 2007 03:30 PM EDT --
My vote is no. No matter what she is unbalanced. Whether or not it was her fault, her mental capacity is a danger to the children. What do you think?
If you don't know who she is, . . . more
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June 09, 2007 03:25 AM EDT --
My 12 year old daughter called a singles line. My phone has been ringing with men who think she is 24. They got me on the phone. They're running scared. I'm going after . . . more
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August 02, 2007 01:13 PM EDT --
Right now, where are you? Let us know.
I am in house in El Reno, OKlahoma an 1/8 of a mile south of Route 66. I swear that road is haunted.
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June 20, 2007 10:32 PM EDT --
The little girl that went missing during the parents vacation. They left their children in a hotel room. In retrospect, I'm sure they realize this was a mistake, but I can't help . . . more
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October 04, 2007 10:20 AM EDT --
It was a beautiful Monday morning in the western district of Providence. The hills that were once covered with green leaves had changed into a beautiful blush of orange, red and green. It seemed like a . . . more
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September 02, 2007 10:10 AM EDT --
I hope you enjoy your new month. Any plans for your September?
I plan on finishing my kitchen. I have a new house, but am adding drawers in my cabinets for efficiency. I am also going . . . more
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