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Almost Everything

Abraham, This is your favorite book. It's called Almost Everything and it is aptly titled. There are hundreds of illustrations of plants, animals, tools, houses, clothing and everything else you can imagine. You call it 'rocket book,' because of the … Continue reading

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Snowy Day

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First real Christmas

Abraham, It was a gray, rainy Christmas, perfect for lolling around in pajamas, opening presents and playing with the crumpled remains of countless packages. You had a hand in opening everything under the tree, and what a haul it was. … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

Abraham, I am anchored in annivesaries and Thanksgiving is that sort of day for me. I can see the full shape of time between Thanksgiving days. This past year it was like the world was completely reinvented. One year ago … Continue reading

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Sponges and dead leaves

Abraham, People declare that you are a sponge, absorbing everything around you. It's an easy misconception to make; your dark eyes are always open and shiny clear. You see everything. But I don't think you absorb information so much as … Continue reading

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Fall walking

Abraham, Today you and I walked through the tiny bird sanctuary near our house. It's a favorite place for both of us. You like the ducks and dogs and squirrels. I like to watch the place change day by day, … Continue reading

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The Mural is Done

And can be found at this link…

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A Lullaby

Rain, rain, let it rain Wash away all sorrow and pain Try, try, you must try, Sometimes you crash, sometimes you cry Shout, shout, let it out Sing out fear, chase away doubt Rain, rain, let it rain Wash away … Continue reading

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Abraham, Today is your first birthday. I have nothing especially profound to say about the way time moves now, just that it does and I ride it as best I can. It's been an amazing time in my life. Before … Continue reading

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Where’s the clock?

Abraham, These days we ask you a lot of questions like, “Where's the clock?” You grin and point with great vehemence at the clock on the dining room wall. Sometimes we then ask, “Where's Momma?” in reply to which you … Continue reading

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