As I was digging through old files on my computer the other day, I came upon one that got me curious. It was labeled “mollyisms,” and I tried and tried to open it but it was corrupted or just too prehistoric. Driven by curiosity I persisted, and voilà: documentation of toddler Molly’s quotable quotes appeared on the screen. Here she is at age two-and-a-half, 29 years ago: Molly: What’s this, Mama?Ginna: That’s a rolling pin, […]
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Final Bits
I’m home. Suitcase is unpacked. Laundry is done. Bills are paid. E-mails are caught up. I fixed the blog so trip photos pop up bigger in new windows. With my granddaughter I’ve baked a strawberry cake (from a mix) that’s shaped like a beehive. I’ve talked to Maw for an hour and a half. Bug bites are less itchy, bruises dissipating and sunburn fading. Life is back to normal. Molly sent me her documentation of […]
Read moreFarewell, Farewell
Molly moved in with me about two-and-a-half years ago, when I was sick. It has been (mostly) a joy having her here. (Having to take turns for the shower is a pain.) My heart is breaking because she moved out yesterday. I couldn’t be happier for her — exciting new job in Silicon Valley, wonderful new house with her BF and two other friends — but I feel quite sorry for myself, rattling around alone in this […]
Read moreNight Visiting Song
Before I misplace it, I’d like to include this video of one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite singers in one of my most favorite bands: The Night Visiting Song sung by the Dubliners’ Luke Kelly, who is standing next to another of my favorite singers, Ronnie Drew (the one with the beard), who is now dead, just as Luke is: I don’t feel like writing now. I just wanted to preserve that […]
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