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May you continue to soar, as you live life with Tuesday in a different way.  Happy birthday, Piper.   Happy birthday, Tuesday.

When I was 12, I stole a maternity bra from J.C. Penney.  12 year olds do weird things.    I don’t have an explanation.

Last week was the first time in a quarter century that I stepped back in to a J.C. Penney.  I glanced around to see if there were any pictures of my 12 year old self, in the neon pink sunglasses, next to the register.  ”Be on the Look Out”.

I was there to meet Alexis and her mom so that whatchagonnado could buy this sweet little girl a party dress for the Miracle Party.  Alexis is adorable and opinionated.  She had a very clear idea of what she did and did not want to wear, so after 6 stores, (well, 4 stores, 2 of them twice) she decided on the perfect purple dress and the perfect purple purse and the perfect purple ring.  She will be a sight for sore eyes.  As we looked through racks and racks of dresses, I was clearly aware that this is something I will never do with Tuesday.  Still, it felt good to be able to  give this memory to another mom.

I made it through the day without crying, without being banished and without the urge to steal a bra.  All and all a good day.

Calling all schools!

Friday, September 24, 2010.

Help us Put a Cap on kids cancer.

This is how it works:

1.  Bring a dollar and a hat to school.

2.  Donate your dollar (or more!)

3.  Wear your hat in school all day to show that you are fighting back against kids cancer.

See how easy it is to make a difference?

Leave a comment if you would like to add your school to the challenge.  You will need the permission of your principal, a teacher or two the morning of the event and a hand full of parents and kids to collect donations.

Kids helping kids.  Help them be the change!

www.whatchagonnado.org