October 16, 2007
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Aptness
"It's a funny thing about mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the most disgusting little blister you could ever imagine, they still think that he or she is wonderful.
Some parents go even further. They become so blinded by adoration they manage to convince themselves their child has qualities of genius.
Well, there is nothing very wrong with all this. It's the way of the world. It is only when the parents begin telling us about the brilliance of their own revolting offspring that we start shouting, 'Bring us a basin! We're going to be sick!'"
Roald Dahl, Matilda (Puffin, 2007), p1
Comments (4)
Sigh. I love Matilda. That is one of my top five children's books of all time.
Don't bother with the VK. Be sure to look at the patterns first. Now, maybe because you're in London and on the 'cutting edge' of fashion, you'll find every one of those designs delish. But not me - big letdown from the 25th anniversary one.
Oh, and I have an alpaca addiction, and I'm not afraid to let people know about it. When are you coming heeeeeere? I will find out on Friday if I have to use my vacation time for the surgery. If so, no London (boo).
You didn't pick up that Interweave Felts yet, did you? And I got the Interweave Holiday Gifts. Cute, but a little too cutesy for me.
Oh... can I tempt you with a gluten free bakery?
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