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This says it all: “Our mothers were completely unhinged behind the creative process.”

People need to create. It becomes some weird monster if we lock it up. Really loved this post, Cintra.

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Though I had to look up "twiffer" I now feel edified.

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Fantastic, in all senses of the word. I had twins in my class when I was 10. I was fascinated by them. But they were boys.

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Fuck Brigham, and fuck Paula

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"They decided to do something about it… themselves.” The way you said this kills me. The idea of being part of a spectacle for the perks cracks me up. I can’t believe your mom and Paula actually brought the projects to fruition and that they were shown on public television? That is wild!

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Your mother is my new hero.

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I’m so delighted that your triplet name was Julie! Just another “name connection” we share along with my maiden name Sims. I’m gonna walk taller today just by association.

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Wonderful. For seven minutes plus plus was completely transported

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Paula sounds like a major piece of work.

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