Leaving Home

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I read somewhere recently that in modern families, children grow up and then leave home and come back several times before they are really on their own. Leaving Home by Dutch animator Joost Lieuwma illustrates this in the story of Richard, who gamely tries to fledge the nest but is drawn back by forces out of his control. The tale is both funny and bittersweet.

Just last night, I admitted that I really prefer to do the entire family's laundry myself, but I will put up with the extra effort of making my daughters take care of their own clothes, because that's a skill they will need as adults. If this story is any indication, it will pay off in the long run. -via the Presurfer  


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I never really thought about it, but I did that a couple times myself. Once after I got out of the Army and went back to college, and another time between jobs just before I got married. Three of my four children did it at least one time each. It's nice that parents can provide that safe haven.
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Top picture....I have that same Holly Hobbie doll....minus the braids (time and play) and she's a little fade from so being wash many times. I've had her since I was a baby...30 years ago.
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Ok, who had #5 in the "how many comments until a complaint" poll :D

Congratulations Steve and Brian.

Jim, even if you didnt get the printer it looks like you won already, congrats.
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I got the rubber duck too... They must have had a lot left unsold.

But seriously... A rubber duck!

Sure, it's a "celebrity" rubber duck. From a 20 year old movie.

I didn't expect a big prize... I did expecta little more than a rubber duck which can also be found at my local 99 cent store.
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SenorMysterioso, I was just going to post that earlier this morning.

Indeed, I was going to comment on how long before someone starts crying about what they received. Sounds like jealousy envy to me, perhaps they shouldn't have the pictures of the big winners.
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Congrats. Sadly I have not received the three that I ordered yet. I love the sale and I plan to keep doing it everytime it comes around. I've taken part in all but the first one. This is more fun than gambling.
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