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Lindsey's avatar

Am I about to start crying over Hanson lyrics on the metra? Maybe. In my defense, it’s been a hell of a year (it’s actually not even been 2 months).

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Kim Nelson's avatar

I'm so glad everyone else is as emotionally moved by MMMBop as I am! Who knew what that song was about?!!?

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Bob's avatar

How did 8 year old get so introspective?

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Kim Nelson's avatar

why was the 8 year old already worried about losing his hair??

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Bob's avatar

It's almost like I'm suggesting an older person wrote those lyrics? Hmm.

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Tracy Nelson's avatar

Getting together with old friends (from Burton Place for me) definitely helps making you feel young and unburdened again. And I remember your college roommate who lived in New Mexico!

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Kim Nelson's avatar

The best time machine! <3

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Bob's avatar

Kim! Your writing is just so dang good. I sound like a doofus responding to your brilliant writing with '...so dang good' but whatever. Plus, those Bob & Amy people sound so fun to hang out with! Great post, as literally always!

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Kim Nelson's avatar

Thanks Bob! It really means a lot, I appreciate it! And thank you and Amy for being the best hosts ever!

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Adrienne Gunn's avatar

I loved every inch of this, especially this: ‘getting emotional over Hanson lyrics’

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Kim Nelson's avatar

Aww thank you!! I mean seriously, who knew what that song was about?!?

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

I laughed at 'getting emotional on Hanson lyrics was not on my bingo card'! Seeing old friends, and getting out of Chicago in January to get a dose of sunshine is always on my January bingo card.!! (Been to the Las Vegas Meow Wolf-very cool, and now I want to see Art Cars in Houston!)

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Kim Nelson's avatar

The art cars are so cool! They used to have a Houston Art Car Museum but sadly I don't think it came back after covid. I hope it reopens someday.

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Lauren's avatar

Awww love this one! Perfectly describes so much. Also now I really want to visit the Houston Meow Wolf!

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Kim Nelson's avatar

Aww thanks, and yesss you gotta see 'em all! Future family road trip!

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