Category Archives: Family

My Dad, who is not a Pirate

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

This is my dad. He loves jam, tea, and little pastries. He loves A Prairie Home Companion, jokes about Lutherans, and pickle relish. He loves to pretend he doesn’t like cats. He loves rural county fairs, Jerome K. Jerome, and … Continue reading →

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We are the Pirates (the Mighty, Mighty Pirates)

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

When my daughter was 5 months in utero, she went on her first trip. My husband and I traveled to Ireland, flying into Shannon and driving up the western coast as far as Westport in County Mayo. Even then, we had … Continue reading →

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