Confession:  I wasn't always an agnostic New Englander, a compost enthusiast, or a radically-liberal cat lady.  You can read my personal essay on The Rumpus about my accidental Republicanism, and why I think uber-conservative rhetoric is bad for girls.  

And yes.  You can see the home video that mortifies me to the core.  Hint:  Perm.  Hair bow.  Bad teeth.  Shy southern talking.

xo
MMB
 


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Ashley Dugan
10/15/2012 1:46pm

I remember these bangs from elementary school! and the hairbow, you always had the best bows. I especially liked the ones with puffy paint.

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10/17/2012 7:58am

As the child of New England agnostic hippies I'm always impressed with people who found their way to radical liberalism on their own. Kudos to you!

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marilyn ritter
10/17/2012 5:39pm

Oh, I really liked the piece you wrote for many reasons. But-stop beating yourself up for what happened so long ago to a little girl who was awe-struck by meeting the president! You came across as a shy but respectful child who was thrilled to get that autograph. I think the video is just a snapshot in time and not something written in stone. You were poised and articulate-not like many children today who can't say two words unless they interject "like you know". I loved it but of course I am a fan.

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