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Mar 14Liked by Ann Richardson

Lovely story, Ann. I'm 25 so no children or grandchildren to share stories of. But it's worth noticing that only children, who haven't yet been bathed in years of social norms and commonly accepted ideas, who can offer such pure and unique perspectives.

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As a three / four year old my daughter used to sing her heart out at every opportunity we decided to make a cassette tape of her Christmas renditions for my parents one year. I could barely contain myself when a line in the Christmas carol “”Away in a manger “ was slightly altered into “ the little orb Jesus “

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Mar 13Liked by Ann Richardson

When my second son was 4 he became obsessed with death. First of all he asked: “what will happen to me when you die?”

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Mar 13Liked by Ann Richardson

Children offer such wonderful, innocent insights. Thanks so much for a lovely start to my day. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗😘

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I’m not English and often use the expression “bits and bobs.” Love the image of the dinosaur peeing on the table.

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"Bits and blobs" InDEED. Love it.

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