Category Archives: sisters

Here comes the rain again

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

My sister left me a voice mail the other day, a rambling one at that, to tell me that she’d just heard “Here Comes the Rain Again, ” by the Eurythmics. Her message said something about how she remembered us … Continue reading →

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At the berwyn sears

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

One of the first tests of my teenage life was acquiring tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert.  My friends, KDM and KAW, and I camped out overnight at the Sears in Berwyn (the one with the garbage statue and the … Continue reading →

Posted in experience, friends, friendship, lessons, motherhood, nostalgia, sisters, teen stress | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

The grinch meets uncle ho

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Monkey Man and Gorilla Girl are excited about the impending visit from Santa, and despite my misgivings, reluctance, and inherent distrust of rampant consumerism, I know that there will be presents under our tree from Santa.  Because I’ve always been … Continue reading →

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At a child’s party

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

We sit at the table Sticky with candy corn remnants, Melted ice cream, sugary frosting A child’s party reveals us Asleep in my arms my son Warms me as you speak Protects me from the chill In whispers you talk … Continue reading →

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How frinkles produce tranquility

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Hanna made a cake for everyone for monkey man’s and gorilla girl’s birthdays.  The recipe came from the Sesame Street Cookbook (purchased by Mairead and Hanna for a Christmas present last year).  One of gorilla girl’s greatest pleasures is paging … Continue reading →

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