Tag Archives: Motherhood

Did I Icon the Week Away?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by metonymicalpen

For the longest time,  a wooden egg I found at a remnants sale has sat on a shelf in my closet. I’ve had a confusing variety of ideas about what should cover the egg—everything from decoupage flowers to simple gradations … Continue reading →

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Ceremony

Posted on May 4, 2014 by metonymicalpen

Consider this conversation I had with my nine year old today: “I need some stuff so I can write a letter to my cousins.” “That’s a great idea. What do you need?” “Pajamas, purple ink pens, lined paper, a cup … Continue reading →

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1,000 Days

Posted on March 16, 2012 by metonymicalpen

“When do friends stop holding hands?”  My second-grader’s teacher—or maybe it was the librarian or a classroom aide, someone—had innocently admonished several girls, walking along holding hands, to enjoy it while they could. “The time’s coming,” she reportedly told them, … Continue reading →

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