sjml - personal

1982

Peek-a-Boo

May 6, 8:13 AM CDT - Born in Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota
Many trials, such as sitting up, eating solid foods, and putting unmentionable things into mouth
High achievement in discovery of toes, determination of localized sanitary conditions
Visited Hawaii. Have no recollection thereof.

On the beach

Period of rapid growth and learning
Mastered walking, rudimentary vocal communication skills
First string of sensical words: "In the name of love"
Visited Hawaii again. Also no recollection. Have never returned.
Attended Aldrich Memorial Nursery School, specialized in Simple Crafts and Construction Blocks. Exemplary Record.
Enjoyed the outdoors in the permafrost tundra that is Minnesota
Was instilled with Midwestern sense of humor, work ethic, accent
Began lifelong affinities for watermelon, U2, and the works of Fred Rogers

Cold to warm

Completed cross-country trek to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Liked it immensely; took up residence
Enrolled in the preschool of Christ Episcopal Church, pursued advanced studies in Construction Blocks with additional coursework in Toy Trucks

I guess I wore a crown for some reason

Began my formal education in earnest at Ponte Vedra Palm Valley Elementary School; elected to focus on Make-Believe (changing from previous Blocks concentration); been in Make-Believe in some form or another ever since
Embarrassing Shoe-Commode scandal springing from irresponsible antics; punishment was just, remorse was genuine; behavior has been impeccable since
Suppressed Midwestern accent, only to see it return fifteen years later while discovering alcohol