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It’s a blog, but it’s by a kid!

My kid, actually. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a nine year old girl living in rural Wisconsin in 2016? Then “Zanimal” is the blog for you. She just started it a few days ago, and so far Big Z has covered the following compelling topics: Is our cat playing an endless game of… Read more »

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Cinderella Story

  Two things about Big Z (Age 9): 1. She almost never misses school. 2. She doesn’t like Disney princesses. So, when she missed a few hours of school this morning for a doctor’s appointment, and she got back after only a half day gone, and they said they had cast her as Cinderella in… Read more »

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Loving the Pantsuit

My daughter has a thing for suits. She’s nine, and she hates to wear dresses. A few weeks ago, she was asking questions, “Can girls wear suits? Because I really like suits. And I want one.” “Yeah,” I said. “Sure. But they look a little bit different from a men’s suit.” “But it’s a suit?”… Read more »