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Hi, I'm Annie.

Mother of 3,
spouse to G,
writer of things,
former batgirl,
sister,
daughter,
lucky friend,
and American
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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Monday
May122008

Mama love

Mom & me, NYC

This is one of my favorite photos with my mom,
look how the world is narrowed down to
just
the
two
of
us.
She has a knack for making you
feel that way.

Thanks, Mom.
Love you.

(And thanks for passing
the Billy Collins poem along today
about mothers & kids & gestures.
I've posted it at the Letters site...
it's so good & I couldn't resist sharing it.)

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Reader Comments (6)

That picture is so great. Just captures the excitement and love she feels for her teeny little babe. Love it. Happy Mother's Day to you, friend. Hope it was a good one!

05.12.2008 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

I LOVE that picture. Just totally captures the moment. You're mom must be very special. Look at you. Proof. It's in the pudding as they say. Hope you had a great day!

05.13.2008 | Unregistered CommenterBridget

I am currently reading The Problem with Poetry. I hadn't quite gotten to the Lanyard. What a great poem! I love Billy Collins' work. -D

05.14.2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

Such a cute shot! Your mom is a beauty!

05.14.2008 | Unregistered Commentergab

She has fabulous eyelashes! That photo really captures a mama's love for her babe.

05.15.2008 | Unregistered Commentercalibosmom

Annie, I just barely went onto you site today!! Thank you for the sweet picture and the thoughts. If proof is in the pudding, does that mean YOU are a puddin'head, or me? I'll be glad to be the puddin' and you be the proof. Love you, Ma

05.17.2008 | Unregistered Commentercbentley

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