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Hi, I'm Annie.

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Mama, Ph.D.: Women Write About Motherhood and Academic LifeMountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the WorldThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the PieThe Island: A NovelThe PassageSecret Spaces of Childhood

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Saturday
Jul192008

To my pop: You're the top

My dad, bearing a striking resemblance to Sam (methinks)

You're the purple light
Of a summer night in Spain,
You're the National Gallery
You're Garbo's salary,
You're cellophane.
You're sublime,
You're a turkey dinner,
You're the time,
the time of a Derby winner...
~Cole Porter

Happy Birthday, Dad!
Sending all our love +
looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Reader Comments (3)

Sam does look a lot like his grandpa! I love your little poems. So simple and creative.

07.20.2008 | Unregistered CommenterBridget

He DOES look like Sam! Isn't it funny to see your parents in your kids?

Happy birthday to your dad!

07.20.2008 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

Is that a cute guy, or what? Thanks for the lovely tribute to your dad. And for the gifts. Outstanding. It means so much to your dear old dad. Or rather your dear one year older dad. Love, Ma

07.21.2008 | Unregistered Commentercbentley

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