Category Archives: Abigailia

Maggie Was A Good Dog

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Alex Gorman

More than ten years after we took Maggie home from the shelter, our dog passed away yesterday. She had been sick for a while, she had trouble moving and she was very weak. So yesterday afternoon, I took Maggie to … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 67: Seventh Birthday Edition

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On her brother’s incredibly articulate facial expressions: “Gabe looked at me like he didn’t want me to have a treat and only him to have a treat.” On a carefully considered aside, delivered without irony in an otherwise accurate description … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 66

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On crabs: “They’re bones with eyes. Seriously. That’s what they are.” On the surprising find in an old purse that sounded like something that wouldn’t have been a surprising find in an old purse: “There’s a bunch of old Chex in here.” … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 65

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On dealing with the late-evening Halloween slowdown by shouting out the front door: “Every trick-or-treater! Come to [our address]! We have lots of candy for you!” On insect husbandry: “Every time I cut my hair, I could collect the little … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 64

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On having the overarching idea of the Lord of the Rings explained to her: “Bag-gins! Bag-gins! Bag-gins!” On apparent compliments: “Daddy, you’re big and fat already.” On being told that she’d spelled “Solvang” incorrectly: “That’s okay. I’ll just write it … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 63

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On singing along with the radio from the back seat: “I was walking with a ghost. I say, hey, ghosts don’t exist.” On splashing in her bath: “That was embarrassingly fun!” On still remembering having her blood drawn, years earlier: “Getting … Continue reading →

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Masters of the Short Range Frisbee

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Alex Gorman

A while back I mentioned that Abigail has been taking a lot of video with her new camera, and I’ve been wanting to compile it into a movie I can share on my blog. However, instead of trying to tackle the … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail: Part 62

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On her desire to spend more time with her grandparents: “I want to see them until they’re dead.” On collecting her fallen pencil and thus ending a mini-tantrum: “That’s not the only thing I’m crisising about.” On where her school … Continue reading →

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Abigail’s Even Bigger Girl Camera

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On the occasion of Abigail’s sixth birthday, her grandmother gave her a real, fully functional point and shoot camera. Since then, she has done quite a bit of pointing and shooting. Every now and then, I go through her camera … Continue reading →

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Duet

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Alex Gorman

I’m frequently ordered, usually by Abigail, to take video or pictures of her and/or her brother doing something. This is one of those occasions.

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