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  • What might have been

    What might have been

    Namine is a talkative girl, but she tends to keep her deepest thoughts to herself. Every once in a while, though, she opens up to us.

  • Sharks and Minnows

    Sharks and Minnows

    I’m pretty certain Namine’s favorite part of Saturday’s basketball practice is playing Sharks and Minnows.

  • Up down, up down

    Up down, up down

    Keeping up with Namine’s dance classmates is hard work.

  • Kvell

    Kvell

    I subscribe to some writing prompt newsletters. This morning’s contained an unusual directive. “You must use this word, in whatever context you like, in today’s prompt: kvell.”

  • 44 seconds in

    44 seconds in

    Namine is working hard at learning her recital dance.

  • Back to basketball

    Back to basketball

    Namine had been sick for a while (’tis the season), but she was finally feeling well enough again to attend basketball practice.

  • Jazz recital practice

    Jazz recital practice

    Namine started learning the dance for her jazz recital.

  • Always a hope

    Always a hope

    A child’s insight sees much. Tonight, Namine taught me an important lesson.

  • Cover 1.6.4

    Cover 1.6.4

    A blog post for bug fixes? Say it ain’t so!

  • Preparing for the dance recital

    Preparing for the dance recital

    We went to the dance studio where Namine takes ballet and jazz early. There was a meeting on the upcoming recital, and we didn’t want to miss it.

  • Hope for the future

    Hope for the future

    In a private special needs group I follow, the question was asked: “In unthinkable circumstances, should hope be offered?” Here are my thoughts.

  • Ortho clinic

    Ortho clinic

    We met with Namine’s orthopedic surgeon to discuss possible surgery.