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DSC00091 DSC00092So I just posted my blog and my husband said “Did you post it?”

“Yes”

“Did you post the photos?”

“You took photos??? I had no idea!!”

“Yes! I had a feeling this was a big event.”

Good grief.

Written by Carmen G. Farrell

An emerging writer and mother of two, Carmen Farrell (she/her) lives in North Vancouver. In her memoir-in-progress, she explores both personal and societal ableism, sharing her experience of raising a son with impairments in a world that devalues disability.
Published July 21, 2014

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2 Comments

  1. Bobbie Hammersley

    You look good in your glasses! I’m scanning the people in the pictures for the well dressed couple….but don’t see them! Hope you continue to have a fun and eventful holiday!
    love,
    Bobbie

    Reply
    • carmengfarrell

      They were fast…didn’t want their faces on camera! 🙂

      Reply

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