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There But For A Rocking Chair: On Love and Fear and Keeping Our Children Safe
By
Catherine Connors
Before Emilia was born, I fussed endlessly about babyproofing. Never mind that it would be months before she would even enter the world, let alone move around it and find its electrical outlets: I was convinced that when it came to babies, there was no such thing as too many precautions taken too soon. So…
They Say It’s Her Birthday
By
Catherine Connors
It’s Emilia’s birthday this weekend. Her dad made homemade birthday party invitations for her, and they kind of break my heart: I’d have invited you, but, you know, Emilia will only share so much cake. Also, I need to not have too many witnesses when I break down over the fact that OH SWEET HEAVEN…
Sugar And Spice And Everything Skate Punk
By
Catherine Connors
Emilia, at four years old, is a daredevil and a tomboy and a sports enthusiast and a thrill-seeker and an all-around rapscallion. To say that I think that’s awesome is extreme understatement. And sure, being a rapscallion tomboy means that sometimes you whack yourself in the chin with your skateboard, but isn’t it more than…
Wordless Wednesday: Summertime Is A Wet Bucket
By
Catherine Connors
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