Dirty Wow Wow
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Dirty Wow Wow (and other love stories) is a charming little book written by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz. I discovered it when Josh and I were in San Francisco on our road trip back in June. The book holds a collection of photos and short stories about “threadbare companions of childhood”, and it is so sweet, I just love it.
I bought this book because the photos (like the one on the cover) of threadbare, bedraggled, much loved companions really struck a chord with me. Then, after we returned home, I realized why; because there are two well-loved companions from our own childhoods that Josh and I still have today.
I’d like to share them with you.
This is Morgan.
When Josh was a small boy, this was his favorite little stuffed dog.
Josh’s mom brought Morgan to us years ago when she came to visit.
Morgan has seen alot of love. We handle him with care now.
This is the very first purse that I had when I was a little girl.
It may have been a hand-me-down from my cousins, but it was new to me and I loved it. I remember feeling like I was something special because I had a real purse of my very own.
The Raggedy Ann face on the front is a pocket.
Can you see how scuffed and worn this poor little purse is?
I carried it with me everywhere I went, filled with all my little treasures.
I think most everyone can think back to a favorite blanket or stuffed little critter that was special to them when they were a child. Do you remember your favorite teddy bear? A much loved pillow or little toy that you treasured beyond measure?
Leave me a comment and tell me about your favorite childhood companion.
I would love to hear what was special to you when you were small.
And if you’d like to do a blog post about your favorite childhood companion,
let me know and I’ll put a link here!
* Update: Tara has posted a photo of her childhood companion on her blog,
I hope you’ll check it out and enjoy the story of Moosie as much as I do.
Thanks for sharing him, Tara!
Best,
Jenn : )
