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the Infinite Monkey speaks: on a different kind of strength

Random brilliance from across the blogosphere…

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In my house, failing was not an option. No one told me it was okay to mess up. No one ever said people learn by failing, by falling and getting up again, that it takes a different kind of strength to persevere despite sucking.

 –  Renée Shuls-Jacobson

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Cracking Writer’s Block with EMDR

Allison Weekend

I had my niece Allison for a visit last weekend, and it was really great! I only live about an hour away from them, but she’d never been to my house. So when her parents needed a sitter for the weekend, I was really excited about getting her to myself for a few days.

Allison is a happy little girl. And a cuddle girl. Two very great things!

Here are some pictures:

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And because I can’t help myself, here are some more pictures:

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Next time I’ll have to have both girls over. I can’t help but think about the fun times my two nephews spent with me at my house, and it makes me a little sad that they are so grown up now. I remember what it felt like as they were getting too old to want to come visit me out here in the country. They were moving on to new adventures. And I know that will be the case with Amanda and Allison all to quickly.

But that’s how it’s supposed to be. And I can enjoy these little girl days as long as they exist.

A Year in Narnia – No. 37

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Narnia 37

A Year in Narnia – No. 36

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Narnia 36