25X36X365: Sharon

Sharon is a virtual friend, unknown yet wholly known. I know about her trials finding dresses for weddings (shame on the Groom's Mother for picking its twin). Who doesn't need a role model of multilingual living?

24X36X365: Emanuela

Emanuela came crashing into my life through a car accident (not mine). With her entrance I found another part of myself - best friend, sister, soul-mate. We use our flat teeth to make statements, some coherent.

23X36X365: Juliana (the only)

Juliana is a twin not joined at the hip (or any other body part). She is as special as a ray of sunshine, as unique as a snowflake, her smiles lights the heart. She is mine.

22X36X365: Victor (the smaller)

Victor came into my life with a bang (or was it a gush). With his mischieveous smiles and sly grins, he wormed his way into my heart for good. His sweet little man-ness is truly overwhelming.

21X36X365: Leila (the smaller)

Leila uses her shy smile and sweet disposition to take captives. She stole my heart at her birth and hasn't loosened her grip one iota. She broadened my world and gave me a new role: Mom.

20X36X365: Harmonica Man

Harmonica Man was a fixture in my childhood. Although I'm sure he had a name, I never knew it. He gave all the kids at the festival harmonicas and we loved seeing him again each year.

19X36X365: Leon

Leon rode into my life on his unicycle. I may have been only 4, but with his wavy blond hair and his sense of humor (not to mention his 6' tall unicycle...), he was all that.