Allergies Begone! 8/24/09

At last now they say he is free,
Pronounced past his vast allergies
And won't have to beg
For a grape or an egg
Unless he relapses. We'll see.

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Teddie McCormick Petteway said…
Hi Jon, not sure if you remember Teddie & Jason from Seattle. Jason stumbled on your site and we've been laughing ever since at your witty prose. I particularly like the one about Disneyland. We can relate very much to it as we are parents of 6 year old twins who routinely drive us insane. Hope you are doing well and keep up the good work!
August 29, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Jon Sherman said…
Teddie -- Of course I remember! You, Jason, Jolynn... ah, the memories! Ironically, I just got back from Disneyland TODAY... we took our 4 and 2 year old boys on a quick overnight getaway there and stayed at the Disneyland Hotel. My first time. Good trip. Glad to be home, though. How are you guys? What's your email address? Tell me everything!!
August 29, 2009 at 10:26 PM
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