The stuff that didn’t fit elsewhere.
We’re in the car, listening to Wilco’s “Sky Blue Sky.” Usually we listen to “Shake It Off” or “Either Way” repeatedly, per Poppy’s request. This time, though, we make it all the way to “Hate It Here” without a request for “one more time” on her favorites. About halfway through the song, a little giggle erupts from the back of the van.
“I like this song, too!” my little music critic exclaims. “This is a great song!”
It’s been more than three months since I last wrote about anything I’ve read lately. That in-depth “Stigma” review must’ve really taken it out of me.
Here’s a quick run-down of what I’ve read since:
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Blogger Mary Demuth is tracking her 10-20-30 meme to see just how far it will spread. I picked it up from Sandy’s blog. If you decide to do it, too, leave a comment on Mary’s blog show she can keep track.
There’s a very good chance that my memories of What I Was Doing Then aren’t accurate. I can barely remember what I did yesterday, much less 10 years ago. So consider this What I Was Doing Around 10-20-30 Years Ago.
10 years ago
I was 19, working at a movie theater and going to school part-time. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, other than marry Rockford and live happily ever after.
20 years ago
I was 9. And in the fourth grade? Maybe? Definitely living in North Carolina, and definitely self-conscious about most everything. This would have been around the time that a classmate told me I wrote my lowercase Ks wrong. I never recovered.
30 years ago
I would be born in a year. At this time, though, I’m not sure that I was even a glimmer in my parents’ eyes.