For years Bossy had a British friend whose every sentence regarding her children began with, “bless”. “Bless him,” she’d say, “he’s poked his sister’s eye out with a stick again,” or “Bless her, she’s pushed all the water from the tub onto the bathroom tiles,” etc. The sentences were charming, but not altogether deserving of…
birthday party
The Family Album Straight Up With A Twist.
Bossy’s mom is sitting on the right-hand side of the bottom step—and today is her eighth birthday. Her nickname is Dondi, and this is her first real birthday party with a cake and dresses and pretty packages. Dondi is surrounded by her neighborhood chums, but not pictured is her dog, who is her heart. It’s…