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I am Dani Smith, sometimes known around the web as Eglentyne. I am a writer in Texas. I like my beer and my chocolate bitter and my pens pointy.

This blog is one of my hobbies. I also knit, sew, run, parent, cook, eat, read, and procrastinate. I have too many hobbies and don’t sleep enough. Around here I talk about whatever is on my mind, mostly reading and writing, but if you hang out long enough, some knitting is bound to show up.

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    Is there an eight year old in the house? A Sonar Birthday

    Posted on DateFriday, March 11, 2011 at 12:06PM

    We have a Sonar X8 in the house today. And I have to say, I really like the way he’s turning out.

    This morning, before school, when I told the Sonars briefly about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, X8 said, “Do you remember that book we read, where the man sets fire to the field in order to save everyone from getting killed by a tsunami?” And I did. He was talking about Tsunami! by Kimiko Kanjikawa, a lovely story about sacrifice and the value of human life in the face of disaster.

    There’s a little mischief in that eight-year-old smile…

    Last week in school they studied the American presidents. Here’s something he wrote to display at the school open house:

     

    If I were president I would open more libraries. And lower the prices on stuff. I would make sure there won’t be chaos. I would make sure that there was one day a month when all movies are free.

     

     

    He really gets the civil in civilization, huh? I particularly like the bit about chaos. You hear that Mr. President? That’s the future talking. Libraries, low prices, and free movies (sometimes): yes. Chaos: no.

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    A link to the tsunami book: http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780399250064,00.html

    March 11, 2011 | Registered CommenterEglentyne

    Sonar X8's DEFINITELY got my vote, along with my wishes for a wonderful year of being 8.

    March 11, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAmy D.

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