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Hi, I'm Annie.

Mother of 3,
spouse to G,
writer of things,
former batgirl,
sister,
daughter,
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living in Australia.

Basic Joy = my attempt to document all of this life stuff, stubbornly looking for the joy in dailiness. 

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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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Thursday
Feb212008

Missive to the past

This week's Letter to a Parent comes from Allysha, of Bells on their Toes. {Allysha was nominated by Design Mom Gabrielle Blair.} Allysha wrote a great letter, addressing it to the version of herself who, six years ago, was just about to launch into parenthood. Her insights really hit home for me. Check it out here.

What would you say to an earlier version of yourself? (Besides "don't get that perm"!)

I'll be back later today...still recuperating from my trip and under-the-weather-ness.

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Reader Comments (4)

Ahh, you're still sick? Hope your trip was good. Can't wait to hear all about it.

02.21.2008 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

Oh, bummer you are still sick!

02.21.2008 | Unregistered CommenterBridget

Another wonderful letter Annie (although maybe I should be leaving these comments on your other site). Anyway, I think I'll do a post about your new project. And so sorry your sick. I was just lamenting with my friend Tara that being sick with no mother of your own to take care of you is no fun at all.

02.21.2008 | Unregistered CommenterEmily

I love this letter as well. I thought I should let you know who I am since I found out today who you are. I'm Therese's youngest sister. We love the 'Letters to a Parent' site. It's so much fun to read what other mother's, young and old, have to say. Especially helpful when I have days that are overwhelming!
Janelle
http://nellsorr.blogspot.com

03.5.2008 | Unregistered CommenterNells

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