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Family Storytelling

Seeing Unicorn Horns and Noticing Penguins

The green grass in the football arena is plastic. It’s the only grass I’ve seen all year. My kid runs after the football, high-fiving pals I didn’t even know he knew. At bedtime, he makes my hair into a unicorn horn. ”This is nice! I’ve always wanted to be a unicorn!” I reply dutifully. ”I […]

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Family Finland

Second Summer

This is my second summer this year. It still has novelty value and so far, I’m enjoying frivolous discovering of pieces of clothing in my wardrobe. This, this, what – this too? Those long-lost cotton and viscose acquaintances are all greeted with warm smiles and promised nice outings, meals, and walks among flowers. Too often, […]