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May 9, 2006

This is me outside the number one diner from my formative years. It’s not a great shot, but K. is out of town and I had to ask E. to shoot it. Hi. I’m Amy. I love diners. Loooooove them. … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2006

I’ve been thinking hard about introducing myself. How do I generally introduce myself? Well it depends a lot on the situation. “Hi. I’m Amy. I’m an adoptive parent.” “Hi. I’m Amy. I live right down the street.” “My son is … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2006

At thirty man suspects himself a fool, Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan; At fifty chides his infamous delay, Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve; In all the magnanimity of thought Resolves, and re-resolves, then dies the same. … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on April 4, 2006

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March 21, 2006

Click on the thumbnails to see the daily shots. The Photos: 6:22PM, Wednesday, March 15: I spend a lot of time at therapy staring at my feet. My feet and the carpet. One would think that I would have gained … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on March 21, 2006

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March 14, 2006

Click on the thumbnails to see the daily shots. The Photos: 6:17PM, Wednesday, March 8: At the magic hour of 7 on Wednesdays I am locked inside what sometimes feels like a prison and other days is the only place … Continue reading →

March 7, 2006

Click on the thumbnails to see the daily shots. The Photos: 7:04PM, Wednesday, March 1: I am playing with Z. K. has been gone for 4 days and I am tired. 8:01PM, Thursday, March 2: My friend is visiting while … Continue reading →

February 28, 2006

The Bouncer The Photo: I’m standing by the front door. I am not going to let you in. Perhaps metaphorically, definitely physically. The house is too messy, not put together. The lights might be on, but you are not welcome. … Continue reading →

February 21, 2006

Peering The Photo: Here I am looking in. What is going on in there? Will I ever find out? I am hoping that this photo is a little more lighthearted. Apparently I scared my beloved niece last week because she … Continue reading →

February 14, 2006

The Doormat The Photo: This is a photo of me by the front door. You don’t get a good feel for how dirty the floor is out there, which I thought would add something to the feel of the photo. … Continue reading →

February 7, 2006

The Photo: This photo is of one of the things I hate most about my body. Can you guess what it is? My hand is over my head as if to say please don’t look at me. The photo is … Continue reading →

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