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PROGRAMMING NOTE from the Author and Archivist


So obviously I just stopped blogging on this platform. I'll get back to it eventually. Or not. I'm taking a break from all social media. It seemed necessary for my mental health.

The last few years have been busy and … challenging:

- 2015 Happened.
- 2016 Let's call it The Lost Year. (Obviously words failed me.)
- 2017 about broke me. Literally. Mentally.
- 2018 was ridiculous, proving 2017 was just a warm up. (Good thing I was already broken so it couldn't hurt as much.#2018TrashCanFire I thought things were going okay, but maybe not?)

- 2019 was such a blur. I know there were highlights, but then stuff happened and carried into the next year...

- And then in March#2020 really took a turn. Who can even categorize 2020? Do we dare?


I kinda want a do-over of some of the last few years. But life doesn’t work that way.


So for now, I'm hunkering down. Regrouping. Trying to stay safe and sort some stuff out.


Stay safe everyone. Stay well.

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Happy 3rd Birthday Nathan!

Happy Birthday Nathan!

You've gotten so big since I saw you last. I can't believe you're three now. It was too long since I got snuggles and wet sloppy kisses from you in person. I'm so glad we got to spend about a week together over Christmas so I could see you in all your big boy glory at your house and catch up.


Thanks for putting up with my camera when you were trying to eat!
'Pisgetti Time


And for grinning and bearing it every time I asked you to pose. I see you gritting your teeth.


Wasn't it fun going out on adventures? 
I'm glad you brought your tools, or in this case, your imaginary garage door opener.

Playing in the snow was fun, though, it does make your nose run, 
and if your gloves are too big, or if your sister dumps you off the sled, 
you can get wet and cold and cranky.

I'm glad to see you that your love of toy horses transcends the toy store aisles and extends to the Appaloosa Museum. Did you have fun with Hap A. Loosie? Riding the hobby horse?
Finally! A real smile, though you don't look so sure about being up in the saddle by yourself.

At home was fun too; trying on your sister's hat, sharing in pedicure time; 
or showing off your new NYC cab, train, or bus. You look super cute in your overalls.

You were most adorable just being yourself, especially loving on Mama and Papa at bedtime.
GROUP HUG WITH THE FOLKS!

 "OH YEAH", I love you buddy. 
Let's talk about pirates and Ice Age and Madacasgar  
and protecting the house from the bad guys and play horsie again soon.

Happy Birthday Buddy,

Lots of Love,

Auntie Nettie

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