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My Childhood Is Over: The Teddy Ruxpin Edition

Posted on March 27, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Growing up, my mother loved me in many ways. She bought me this: And this: And even this: But you know what she didn’t buy me? My Buddy. Kid Sister. Alfie the Robot. And, of course, my mother never bought … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to The DVR Files! Now, Give Me a Lights Alive!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Today The DVR Files turns 2 years old. Wow, to think my brilliant wit and insightful gaze have been in print form for two whole years. All I can say is you, my faithful readers, are SO LUCKY. Since I … Continue reading →

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I Want a Barbie Head for Christmas

Posted on November 8, 2013 by thedvrfiles

As a grown woman, I am supposed to want certain adult things for Christmas presents. “Liz,” my mom says when she calls me on my adult phone that does not look like this: “Pick out some clothes from Banana Republic … Continue reading →

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