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Entries Tagged as 'Tribe: Phaeomelanii'

This Orkut Thing

February 2nd, 2004 · Comments Off · Tribe: Phaeomelanii

Oh, I’ll try it. Signed up for a few communities. Can’t bring myself to contact anyone and invite them (isssh! isssh! Social anxiety! Isssh!).
It was amusing getting a teaser but, hey, it was from my husband. I’m really glad I don’t feel the need to use the service for dating.
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Early Redhood

February 1st, 2004 · 2 Comments · Tribe: Phaeomelanii

Some more photos that my sister Timmy sent, mostly taken by my dad. Most of them appear to be taken when we lived in Albuquerque in the early 60’s

I was an early reader and fan of the comics

I was also a good eater, but sometimes required help

I was quite a snappy dresser, and also a [...]

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My Tribe - the Redheaded Band

January 26th, 2004 · 1 Comment · Tribe: Phaeomelanii

My sister has gotten into the act with a few embarassing photos. I’m told that I might need to start a blackmail fund to keep her from sending the most notorious ones.
Proof that I am indeed a full-blooded member of the Phaeomelanii:

This was when we were living in Albuquerque in the early [...]

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Paul Carver Baker, January 16, 1968

January 16th, 2004 · 2 Comments · Tribe: Phaeomelanii

My mother and my godmother Veda walked into the house on a cold January night 36 years ago. Another aunt on my mom’s side, Lucy, was also there.
They had been taking turns keeping watch with Mom at the hospital for almost two weeks, after an aortic aneurysm dropped my dad like a bale [...]

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Carrot Tops are Green, Einstein

December 20th, 2003 · Comments Off · Tribe: Phaeomelanii

Realm of Redheads
GOD, I wish I’d had this T-shirt 30 years ago. And most of the others, too. If I had a nickel for every time I was singled out and ridiculed for the color of my hair, I’d be richer than Bill.
And for the record, I qualify for the “100% Genuine Authentic, [...]

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