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Julia Shield's avatar

Oh this makes me want to write my own about motherhood.

Kid develops hand-foot-mouth while on vacation = root canal not covered by insurance.

Younger kid doesn't catch hand-foot-mouth from older brother = double rainbow

Did I get it right? XO

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Karen Harris's avatar

Yes, of course! This opens up a whole portal!! Omg. Love these! Keep going! Xo

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Karen Harris's avatar

The poem “Question” I referenced at end of piece: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47730/question-56d228643c3d3

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Franc Graham's avatar

Resonating nearby. A beautiful take on the quiet stuff. Being understood = recliner

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Karen Harris's avatar

Thank you, Kristin Phillips! Xo

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Paula Grillo's avatar

Your posts are the perfect summer break activity- I only wish I had one to begin or conclude each day with. (This is entirely a complement, not an attempt at persuasion!) So thank you!

Oh... I said "legs" too. Furniture didn't even come to mind until I read your explanation. Looking more into this!

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Karen Harris's avatar

I’m glad to be in your orbit again! Especially related to teaching. (Your lucky students. I know that firsthand btw!) The legs thing…seems like I might need to make an addendum! So many seeing legs…

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Keira's avatar

I'm a legs gal myself! I would have thought I was a furniture gal!

Oh, how I miss reading your students' substitutions while I waiting in line for the SWS bathroom.

But that intro is SOOO good - you nailed imperfect translation/communication! xoxo

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