Tag Archives: childhood

My Gold Flower

Posted on April 10, 2024 by thisnest

We sat together in the sun. He had been happily picking (and sniffing) dandelions. And now he was showing his Nonna his valuable treasure. Little does he know that HE is MY precious treasure. I made over his find as … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Part

Posted on January 21, 2024 by thisnest

And I discovered That their worlds keep moving. It doesn’t matter that the echo of their high-pitched and pure laughter still bounces off the walls of my memory. That the pitter-patter of their small cherub feet still resonates along the … Continue reading →

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Just A Few Reasons Why I Love My Mom

Posted on May 11, 2014 by thisnest

Because there was never a shortage of hugs and kisses. Because she loved me gently, even when I screamed for two straight days on the Greyhound bus with a raw-butt-rash-allergic-reaction to disposable diapers. Because she made me believe that the whole … Continue reading →

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Wishing On A Star

Posted on July 28, 2013 by thisnest

  Wrapped snugly in a blanket, we cuddled up together on the back patio as the sun faded into night time. You were so excited when the stars began to appear, pointing to the first of the evening with your … Continue reading →

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Getting Rich

Posted on July 9, 2013 by thisnest

“Mama, do you know that there are three ways to get rich?” “Really?” “Yes. You can get a job, or you can get married, or well, the third way is not good and I would never do it…it’s called stealing.” “Well, I … Continue reading →

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