Category Archives: child

All The World Is a Stage 

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Curated Curiosity

One of my earliest memories is of preschool. I remember my favourite area was the far corner, where the dress-up trunk was. I would play over there by myself for what seemed like hours. I remember getting mad at the … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

I remember more than ever, today, when Christmas was a different way. 2001 was the last clarke Christmas I remember us all together. And it will never be the same. This year our family took a huge hit… We lost … Continue reading →

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Doll Complex

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

It’s almost Christmas, and the incessant toy commercials are a frightening reminder of another funny and traumatizing story… I DONT PLAY WITH DOLLS! Teddies, action figures sure, but not dolls… And I had no idea why… Until a few years … Continue reading →

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Ode to my 1st Cousins

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

Your cousins are the first friends you meet, and some of the most trusted friends you will ever have. Theyve seen you at your best, your worst, when you peed yourself, and when you first got beat up.. this is … Continue reading →

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My Childhood Washed Away

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

Some kids had lots of friends, I had lots of teddies. When other children were playing together, I was in the backyard with a bunch of teddies, a cat or two, and usually a couple frogs. I used to set … Continue reading →

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