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In tribute to my mother who died this week…

January 20, 2024
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One of the most wonderful things my mother did for me was to buy me a notebook.

In fifth grade, I got sent home with a note to my parents, accusing me of plagiarism.

My parents called me into their room that evening (which was always a bad sign when you were signaled out from your sibs), and they asked me about the poem and where I found it.


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What’s one of the most wonderful things your mother did for you? 

March 24, 2022
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When I was in fifth grade, I got sent home with a note to my parents, accusing me of plagiarism.

My parents called me into their room that evening (which was always a bad sign when you were signaled out from your sibs), and they asked me about the poem and where I found it.

I told them I found it in my heart and recited it.


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