Author Archives: Alex Gorman

The Quotable Abigail, Part 38

On variable gender roles while playing pirate: “Ahoy, maid!” On why it’s hard to get to Mars: “Because the street is blocked.” On the proper question to ask about killer whales: “Do they kill?” On crossing the parking lot: “Hurry! … Continue reading

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The Singable Abigail

Here’s a variation on a popular tune that I heard Abigail singing repeatedly this morning. I like to think of this version as an interesting commentary on the human subconscious. Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, … Continue reading

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Gabe Encounters the Tardis

Gabe finds the Doctor’s conveyance lacking. Also, he is a terrifying giant. Also, I am a huge nerd. Observe. Not surprisingly, I decided to make this video while playing with Gabe and Abigail’s toy Tardis. I made a lot of … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 37

On hearing about her upcoming make-up swim lesson: “But the make-up might wash off…” On anatomy: “Everyone in the land has bones. Even you, Gabe.” On being told not to poke people with her fork: “Can you poke spoons?” On … Continue reading

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What They Do At Fairy Camp

There were a few people who expressed curiosity – as well as some dismay at the state of the world – when I announced that Abigail would be attending Fairy Camp over the summer. The purpose of Fairy Camp isn’t … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 36

On big sisterly advice: “Don’t ever jump in the pond, because there’s sea turtles in there.” On what she said she’d been planning to tell me for five days: “You’re not my prince. Gabriel is my prince.” On what she’s … Continue reading

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The Quotable Gabe, Part 1

Putting together a quotable for Gabe is much tougher than it is for Abigail. She has the advantage of speaking English, and putting together words into sentences that have humorous connotations, given the circumstances in which they were uttered. Mostly, … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 35

On a hard day’s work: “Maleficent pricked all those fingers and now she’s tired.” On me pulling her out of a cage of pillows so that we can go to the superrmarket: “I don’t like being un-trapped.” On Daddy casting … Continue reading

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Things That Are Bad-Ass

For your Saturday afternoon enjoyment, I offer up a list of things that are bad-ass. Being buried in corn kernels. Making your own Peter Pan shoes. Making your own fashion choices, no matter how hot it is. This lizard skeleton … Continue reading

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Qualifying

World Cup Qualifying resumes today. The US visits Kingston, Jamaica to take on the Reggae Boyz. Don’t look at me like that. I didn’t make that up or anything. Seriously. Their official website is http://www.thereggaeboyz.com. Let’s not get sidetracked here. … Continue reading

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