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Meredith Whitmore's avatar

So much of this is delightful, especially Firefighter Rocco! Also: sending deep love around the hurt and grief of losing the relationship with your sister.

J.Gambolputty's avatar

"...the other one had an obvious HEAD start"! ; 0

Elizabeth Karre's avatar

Beautiful essay. Love that picture of Rocco!

Charlie Markbreiter's avatar

Great quip from Paul

Melissa's avatar

This made me cry, I wasn't expecting it. I love how you recount the quotidian experiences of your life and are able to express all the love, sadness, and humor are in our every day moments and hearts.

Cassie's avatar

Ack! This one made me laugh out loud and also choke up (re: complicated sister relationship)