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The Right Thing

I remember standing in my crib. I needed to go pee. And I wanted to do the right thing. My mom was in the shower. I was crying. I remember thinking, “Lady, come on!” And I was calling out. She eventually came and got me.

Fire Engine Pedal Car

I used to have this fire engine pedal car. And I parked it in the driveway next to the garbage. I guess the garbage truck must have picked it up. It was never there when I went back.

Before There Were

...a big black and white pillow. Before there were remotes, my dad used to sit on that pillow and curl up by the TV so he could reach the knob.

Spilling On The Carpet

...being dropped off at the 3-4 nursery. I remember spilling on the carpet. And the staff said, “It’s OK, the carpet’s thirsty.” And I was like, “Wow, this is different.” Mom would have freaked out if I spilt at home.

Square Wooden Pool

...sitting in a square wooden pool...with the little triangle seats in the corners. It was before there were the little round pools. It was basically a sandbox with water in it.

Read To

...I remember being read to. I’ve had this feeling that it was actually before I was born. Is that even possible?

Before I Got

...running around in preschool...just before I got in trouble.

The Lions

...it’s not very nice.

I remember seeing the Lion King when I was little. My mom said to take my younger brother.

I thought he might be too scared by the lions. To test this, I went up to him and roared in his ear.

He cried for like 6 hours.

My parents yelled at me for more than that.

See The Fire

My dad used to shoot guns every night.

We lived in Ethiopia, way outside the cities.

I remember the fire. It was dark, so I could see the fire come out of the gun. And the pop, pop, pop.

One morning he left the gun just leaning against the wall in the hallway. We always ate breakfast all together. Everyone was preoccupied with that. I wanted to see the fire. I picked up the gun and tried to look in and see the fire. I kept trying to reach...and put my finger in...and push down... while looking in for the fire. I wasn’t coordinated enough though. When I finally got my finger into place and pushed it down, my head had moved to look at my finger.

Pop. It shot right through the roof.

I got a slap for that.

Over My Head

...a bike running over my head. I was on my way to speech therapy. Then I remember laying in bed. I was wearing a shower cap. And the doctor came to the house.

Coming To Stay

I remember moving. My grandmother was coming to stay with us. I went to go stay with my aunt and uncle.

We Called Uncle

I had a family friend we called Uncle Harry. He wasn’t really my uncle. He died of an ulcer on a plane to New York. He got on a plane and was dead before it arrived. I remember being in his apartment. He had this painting of him all dressed up in Shakespearean garb. It was kind of scary. I have it in my house now. People are also hesitant to ask me about who the man in the painting is.

I Had Eye

I had eye surgery when I was 4. I remember being left in the room alone.

Picture Taken

...having my picture taken. I was holding a ball.

Soldier

I was a soldier in Africa. My first memories are from that time. I saw some horrible things. I don’t really want to think about it, really.

Riding In The Back

...riding in the back of a Olds Cutlass with my brother. My parents were driving us across the country, raising money to go overseas.

I Fell Down

I was going to a friend’s house. It was raining. A camel started chasing me - - a little one. I fell down. It was muddy.

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