Monthly Archives: August 2013

A Better Letter

Posted on August 30, 2013 by nematomorph

My son started fourth grade this year and it has been a bit of a rough transition for us. It feels like we have exited the warm and nurturing environment of grades past into the rough and tumble, yes you … Continue reading →

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A Tiny Slice of Normal

Posted on August 9, 2013 by nematomorph

A long time ago, eight years to be exact, my co-worker gifted me with a handmade baby futon. It was sweet and small, with green edges and a Japanese fish print center. I had just come back to work after … Continue reading →

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Taking Action

Posted on August 6, 2013 by nematomorph

Our family just returned from visiting my mom in NY. While we were there, on two evenings, my son had, what I would like to call, a bit of an anxiety attack. He would start talking about going back to … Continue reading →

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