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Mother and child

When I was a child, we’d often pitch a tent in the woods close to our hometown. We’d spend days wading in the swift currents of the river, frying hot dogs, kicking badminton balls around and playing cards by the … Continue reading

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Poetry for moms

Azaleas bursting ruby red and pearly white, bold pink bougainvillea, lilac clusters sparkling like amethyst, heady with honeyed pollen and musky after-rain, buzzing bees and damp mulch: May gardens coming to life on Mother’s Day. A woven blanket caressing motherly … Continue reading

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