Admit I haven’t read the current post (time -thieving family drama) but NEED to comment on the wealth in my mailbox yesterday. Best riposte cards yet — quotes and illustrations — felt like an early holiday gift. As a staunch second generation atheist, I claim the right to celebrate all winter holidays and ignore accusations of cultural appropriation.
I was a child who read late at night under the covers with a flashlight, no advice taken on content. Even the librarian in children’s section, 50s, Berkeley, CA, stopped denying me the key to the locked (read sexual content) book shelves when I turned nine.
I’d like to take the Maxine/Virginia card and turn it into a poster for the alternative high school where I work in Oakland, CA. WouldI I owe royalties?
I was glad I wasn't the only one to so far check portsmanteaux for next outing. What a wonderful word! Hope the trend continues. And meanwhile, thanks again for the lovely post.
Admit I haven’t read the current post (time -thieving family drama) but NEED to comment on the wealth in my mailbox yesterday. Best riposte cards yet — quotes and illustrations — felt like an early holiday gift. As a staunch second generation atheist, I claim the right to celebrate all winter holidays and ignore accusations of cultural appropriation.
I was a child who read late at night under the covers with a flashlight, no advice taken on content. Even the librarian in children’s section, 50s, Berkeley, CA, stopped denying me the key to the locked (read sexual content) book shelves when I turned nine.
I’d like to take the Maxine/Virginia card and turn it into a poster for the alternative high school where I work in Oakland, CA. WouldI I owe royalties?
Thanks, as ever, Ben! 💚 Cousin Vicki
I was glad I wasn't the only one to so far check portsmanteaux for next outing. What a wonderful word! Hope the trend continues. And meanwhile, thanks again for the lovely post.
I read this, and enjoyed it, like I knew I would.