Kim 119 x 365

I barely remember Kim, although my mom remembers her well. She felt silly holding Kim’s hand instead of mine when we went shopping or for walks, but I vociferously insisted Kim walk between us. We must have looked pretty funny – a mother and child holding on to nothing but air.

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Indigo Bunting said…
This is utterly, beautifully brilliant.
1/11/07, 8:53 AM
Otter said…
Utterly, beautifully brilliant.
1/11/07, 3:55 PM
Mali said…
What they said.
1/12/07, 11:01 PM
Bridgett said…
I can't believe you get a twist in, in 50 words. That is, again, brilliant.
1/16/07, 5:56 PM
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