http://slow.writerscafe.org/emilypg23 The original writings of author Emily G en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775415220 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Winnie has decided that she wants to be a ballerina when she is a big girl. I bought her a yellow tutu and she wears it everywhere except the bath. That was a day when I had to explain to her little developing brain that tutus do not belong in a tub. Let’s just say, bubbles were thrown. She in.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/emilypg23/2877231/ I remember the first time I felt truly helpless. Winnie was only 8 days away from turning 1. Daniel was showering after a strenuous day and his mother, Winona, was here for dinner. She sat at the dining room table while I chopped zucchini at the counter. Right in her sightline, I could feel her star.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/emilypg23/2877230/ I have never been delicate. As a child, I would stomp around the house, not conscious of my movements or noise. I played with my toys as I pleased. Plastic never shatters, even under the most tyrannical hand. These traits followed me into adulthood. I never sat fully upright when I ate. My elbows mo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/emilypg23/2877229/ This book follows widow, Nora Carter, and her daughter Winnie as they face love in its many forms after grief. All Rights Reserved to Emily Gundlach http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/emilypg23/2877228/