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Rituals, and routine

Each morning Google Calendar sends a note to my inbox about the day’s upcoming events.  On Wednesday, I was reminded that we had “OT at 2pm.”  Thursday sent me “Feeding at 1pm.”  Today I received the reminder of “PT at 1:15 to 2:45.”  One part of me wishes my calendar understood that these events are [...]

Posted 08 August 2008 † V. § ‡ Comments (16) ° Also tagged: ,

People say

That words fail, and it’s true.  My dad and I keep saying to one another, “I know, I know,” as if to confirm what we already have said to one another a million times over.  Friends say, “I don’t know what to say,” and feel inadequate.  (Don’t–you’re not.)  Others pile on words and then try [...]

Posted 07 August 2008 † V. § ‡ Comments (23) ° Also tagged: ,