Where I’m From

Where I’m From

I am from a noisy, kickball playing, in-and-out of neighbors houses neighborhood; from fluff, peanut butter, and rhubarb slop.
I am from a lived-in home that smells like summer and clothes drying on the clothesline outside; from sitting around the kitchen table talking for hours.
I am from tulips and roses in the “back forty” checked on and watered every night.
I am from one present opened on Christmas eve and sarcastic jokes; from Gromp and Grammie and Uncle Mike.
I am from stubborness, hot tempers, and big hugs.
I am from work hard to earn what you want and never hang up the phone before saying “I love you.”
I am from openness, acceptance, tolerance, and peace.
I am from Vermont, Algonquin, England, France, cucumber sandwiches and juicy hamburgers.
I am from radioing in to deer camp every night, learning how to drive at the BOR, walking the dogs every night, and testifying at City Council meetings.
I am from memory boxes filled to the brim with report cards, pictures, and love; from waking upside down in my crib and listening to my Mom take a shower; from computers sent home to the mother ship; from checking in on me every night before bed to turn off my TV and give one last goodnight kiss; from making the neighbors attend dog shows in which I can only make my dog sit; from making up stories about people on the beach; from sitting upta camp and watching the grass grow; from watching the crazy flatlander walk her cow; from laughing until tears fall down; from complete unconditional love.

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