Tag Archives: children

On Finishing Up

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

The creation of something complete and whole, be it good or bad–and if it’s never entirely good, it’s very often not all bad–yes, the creation of something complete seems to stir in me above all a feeling of envy. A … Continue reading →

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Giddy Arrivals

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

The young girls break free from the distracted travelers entering the main terminal. They spot their father straightaway, call “Daddy, daddy!” and rush to him by cutting around various legs and carry-ons. Their mother follows with their little brother in … Continue reading →

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Mr. Independent

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

A little boy in a blue t-shirt acts tough, strong, fearless. He clutches a toy truck low at his side and eyes the passengers on the train. His father sees a friend near the front of the car, and moves … Continue reading →

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The March. Guest post by #theRedondoBeachDude.

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

On an early Friday morning three tiny travelers make their way to school. Passing shining blades of grass, the trio giggles and smiles with the brightness of the day. Hand in hand, step by little step, they proudly display backpacks … Continue reading →

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One Giant Leap for Ein Kleines Kind

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

The plastic bag is in the top of the tree. Three stories up. This distance means little to the two foot child under the tree, leaping with his hands up, reaching and stretching for the bag. Then calling, “Get down … Continue reading →

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It Seems The Errands Run You…

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

A Kindergarten-aged girl walks by displays of shirts, organized by color and size. She runs her hand along the sleeves and gazes up at her mother, who totes a baby on her far hip, while navigating a cart weighed down … Continue reading →

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Good, But No Samaritan

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

On the 92A bus, a gruff Austrian soldier keeps his pack on as he watches intently for his stop. Two elementary-aged boys on board spot an opportunity and sneak up next to the soldier. They connect a loop on his … Continue reading →

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The Fence, The Dog, The Gasp.

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

There’s a creature sniffing in the bushes, this is clear to the small girl with a set of freshly coiled braids. She tugs at her pink backback on her walk to school and approaches the house with the hound. She … Continue reading →

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Concerto for Cello and Springs

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

An infant boy in red-footed-pajamas races down the moving sidewalk. His curly locks bounce as he bounds. Bystanders cringe as he nears the end, his father breaking into a sprint to swoop him up or console him quickly, depending on … Continue reading →

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Cheer up, Buttercup.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

A little girl with curly blonde hair perches in her stroller with a scowl. Her mother navigates toward their departure gate, and the girl’s lips are twisted, her brow gathered, her arms folded. As mother and grumpy toddler roll past … Continue reading →

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