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Haley</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nikki.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nikki</image:title><image:caption>Nikki Giovanni</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/langston.jpg</image:loc><image:title>langston</image:title><image:caption>Langston Hughes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/maya.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maya</image:title><image:caption>Maya 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parks</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-18T03:41:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2013/01/06/baptizing-a-pirate/</loc><lastmod>2013-01-19T02:08:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/12/31/prayer-for-2013/</loc><lastmod>2013-01-02T00:40:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/12/30/sick-and-twisted/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-31T03:55:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/12/28/motherhood-for-real/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/overworked-mom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>overworked-mom</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hands.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hands</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/supermom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supermom</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-12-31T02:12:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/12/28/an-anniversary-list/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-28T14:44:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/12/18/joys-and-pains-of-pregnancy/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-19T15:39:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/11/29/why-i-cant-win-powerball/</loc><lastmod>2012-11-30T16:31:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/11/15/the-rules-according-to-the-pirate/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscn1658.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1658</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-19T20:52:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/11/13/and-a-princess-can-read/</loc><lastmod>2012-11-30T16:35:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/10/17/edu-parenting-perpetually-in-the-middle/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-18T14:19:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/10/09/newly-minted-princess/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-10T13:50:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/29/the-wooden-lamp/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-30T01:27:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/29/being-freshly-pressed-has-changed-my-life/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/drunk-guy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>drunk guy</image:title><image:caption>When he sobers up, he's going to have some incredibly poignant post about babies and pickle juice. You'd better get your post in while he's at the bar!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-30T04:08:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/27/in-the-midst-of-the-mist/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-09T00:46:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/30/sexy-retro-chic/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sunlight.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunlight</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-28T01:10:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/27/dark-spot/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-29T18:56:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/18/the-revelation-where-is-jesus/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-20T00:20:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/13/why-i-shouldnt-audition-for-wipeout/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wipeout-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wipeout 3</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wipeout.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wipeout</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wipeout-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wipeout 2</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-14T03:00:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/13/the-young-and-the-elderly/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-25T18:51:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/12/rethinking-dreams/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/robert-johnson.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robert johnson</image:title><image:caption>Robert Johnson--First African-American billionaire</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dr-daniel-hale-williams.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dr. Daniel Hale Williams</image:title><image:caption>Dr. Daniel Hale Williams--The first African-American cardiologist and the first person to perform a successful open heart surgery.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/mae-jemison.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mae jemison</image:title><image:caption>Dr. Mae Jemison--The first African-American woman to travel to space.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-12T14:59:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/11/crazy-hair/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-25T18:40:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/09/please-dont-blast-from-my-past/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/scared.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scared</image:title><image:caption>You scared me. You reminded me of something I never wanted to think about again.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-25T18:35:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/08/im-afraid-of-sunday-school/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-25T19:05:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/09/07/gods-second-princess/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-11T13:43:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/25/lipstick-and-history/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/king.jpg</image:loc><image:title>king</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/slavery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>slavery</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lipstick.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lipstick</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-08T06:09:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/21/speak-good/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mom</image:title><image:caption>There's some good speaking going on here! (from www.askkissy.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-31T10:21:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/16/the-real-reason-post-offices-are-closing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/boots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boots</image:title><image:caption>More gray boots!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gray-denim-boots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gray Denim Boots</image:title><image:caption>Gray Denim Boots</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-28T06:59:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/15/non-reciprocal-foot-massage/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-26T01:10:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/15/the-silence-of-the-closet/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-15T14:38:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/14/job-placement-via-coloring-book/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/coloring-page.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coloring page</image:title><image:caption>What does your child's coloring style reveal about his/her compatible career options?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-15T10:36:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/13/upper-thighs-and-other-things-men-shouldnt-expose/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/all.jpg</image:loc><image:title>all</image:title><image:caption>Of course, these two rock stars will violate all three rules at once! (image via www.smosh.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwight.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dwight</image:title><image:caption>Absolutely not! If all the men look like you, suit up, gramps!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/short-shorts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>short shorts</image:title><image:caption>Please, for the love of all things sacred, put those upper thighs under some longer shorts!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-28T07:05:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/12/why-im-too-dumb-for-my-smartphone/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/phone-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>phone 1</image:title><image:caption>Yes, operator? Can you please connect me with someone who knows how to work this crazy smartphone I just bought?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-04T14:58:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/09/im-going-for-the-gold/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lashinda.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lashinda</image:title><image:caption>Second place is pretty great, Ms. Demus!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/michelle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>michelle</image:title><image:caption>I have something in common with SuperMom and First Lady Obama?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gold-medal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gold medal</image:title><image:caption>To most underrated athletes around: Moms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/natalie-hawkins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>natalie hawkins</image:title><image:caption>Olympian Gabby Douglas' Mom, Natalie Hawkins</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-10T00:51:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/08/poetry-with-a-southern-accent/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rhythm.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rhythm</image:title><image:caption>Don't strain your eyes. I'm not in this picture.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/matt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>matt</image:title><image:caption>Just imagine him saying, "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun;&#13;
Coral is far more red than her lips' red...." Sexy, right?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-10T11:09:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/07/if-my-blog-were-my-boyfriend-it-would-dump-me/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rush-hour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rush hour</image:title><image:caption>If texting and driving is illegal, I'm sure blogging and drive is completely out of the question.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/empty.jpg</image:loc><image:title>empty</image:title><image:caption>I've got to manage my mornings better.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/login.jpg</image:loc><image:title>login</image:title><image:caption>Just for a quick look-see.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/freshly-pressed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>freshly pressed</image:title><image:caption>Well, maybe I'll be one of the chosen few one day.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-31T01:10:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/06/what-i-cant-do-with-my-100-followers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/webwallpapers-net.jpg</image:loc><image:title>webwallpapers net</image:title><image:caption>Yeah, let's not do this! (image via webwallpapers.net)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mirror-co-uk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mirror co uk</image:title><image:caption>Now, I've had the time of my life... (image via mirror.co.uk)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/myonlinecookbook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>myonlinecookbook</image:title><image:caption>Appreciation dinner, anyone? (image via myonlinecookbook.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jenniferbrix.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jenniferbrix</image:title><image:caption>Get ya' strut on! (image via jenniferbrix.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-08T02:45:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/05/the-walk/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-26T01:12:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/08/04/learning-from-the-bottom/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-26T01:19:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/29/the-playground/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-26T01:11:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/25/last-night-i-smiled/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-26T01:11:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/23/enough/</loc><lastmod>2012-08-26T01:12:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/22/my-sunday-evening-walk-through-boston/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1871.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1871</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1887.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1887</image:title><image:caption>Do I look determined, or tired?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1916.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1916</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1915.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1915</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1914.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1914</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1913.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1913</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1908.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1908</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1907.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1907</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1906.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1906</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1905.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1905</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-25T00:46:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/20/confusion/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-30T02:09:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/17/blackie-is-not-a-racial-slur/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-18T02:27:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/16/inadequate-praise/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-19T09:47:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/14/a-view-from-the-middle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/d-first-day.jpg</image:loc><image:title>D First Day</image:title><image:caption>After a long journey (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/all-hd-wallpapers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>all-hd-wallpapers</image:title><image:caption>[Image from www.all-hd-wallpapers.com]</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-22T05:18:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/12/1059/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/themoviesnob.jpg</image:loc><image:title>themoviesnob</image:title><image:caption>Yep, Radio Raheem had it right. I have a love/hate relationship with YouTube. (from www.themoviesnob.net)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/naturalhairmovement.jpg</image:loc><image:title>naturalhairmovement</image:title><image:caption>Just rock that 'fro! (from www.naturalhairmovement.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/naturalhairrules.jpg</image:loc><image:title>naturalhairrules</image:title><image:caption>Lookin' good? If she's digging it, why can't we? (from www.naturalhairrules.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/theurbandaily.jpg</image:loc><image:title>theurbandaily</image:title><image:caption>School Daze "Good and Bad Hair" Musical Scene (from www.theurbandaily.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-15T13:36:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/11/a-summer-day-with-uncle/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-12T03:58:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/11/fishing-for-details/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/clker.jpg</image:loc><image:title>clker</image:title><image:caption>"Get away from me you evil witch!" (image from www.clker.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-13T16:55:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/10/what-i-learned-about-myself-while-teaching-my-kid-to-read/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cartoonstock1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoonstock</image:title><image:caption>Image via www.cartoonstock.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cartoonstock-a.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoonstock a</image:title><image:caption>Image via www.cartoonstock.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cartoonstock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoonstock</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cartoonstock-b.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cartoonstock b</image:title><image:caption>Image via www.cartoonstock.com</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-10T17:34:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/09/our-local-serengeti/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-10T17:28:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/08/i-could/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/weddingwallpaper-net.jpg</image:loc><image:title>weddingwallpaper net</image:title><image:caption>[image via weddingwallpaper.net]</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-12T12:29:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/07/like-uncle-like-niece/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-08T04:49:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/03/remembering-summer-remembering-love/</loc><lastmod>2012-07-03T12:17:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/02/a-tale-of-the-tooth/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn1774.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1774</image:title><image:caption>Bonding over mutually missing teeth! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-03T03:44:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/01/weirdest-characters-on-childrens-programming/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/crowncombo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crowncombo</image:title><image:caption>How would you like him hanging around outside your kid's window? (from www.crowncombo.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fanpop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fanpop</image:title><image:caption>Oh, please, just tell me that isn't crab in those patties! (from www.fanpop.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/media-photobucket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>media.photobucket</image:title><image:caption>If the world had thieves like this, it would be a much better place! (from media.photobucket.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/zer0signal-xanga.jpg</image:loc><image:title>zer0signal.xanga</image:title><image:caption>I do NOT want this thing dancing for my kids! (from www.zer0signal.xanga.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/media-photobucket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>media.photobucket</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fanpop1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fanpop</image:title><image:caption>Mr. Krabs (image via www.fanpop.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fanpop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fanpop</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/slimber.jpg</image:loc><image:title>slimber</image:title><image:caption>Mr. Krabs (image from www.slimber.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mr-noodle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mr noodle</image:title><image:caption>Feel the burn on that 'stash (from muppets.wikia.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-01T23:14:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/07/01/the-fun-of-skyping-with-old-folks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/slipperybrick.jpg</image:loc><image:title>slipperybrick</image:title><image:caption>The old-folks lean (from www.slipperybrick.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/forbes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>forbes</image:title><image:caption>Getting connected has never been so complicated! (from www.forbes.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pcpro-co-uk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pcpro.co.uk</image:title><image:caption>Yep, that's the computer! (from www.pcpro.co.uk)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-01T23:29:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/28/smell-it/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/girls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>girls</image:title><image:caption>Smell it! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/disciplineproject.jpg</image:loc><image:title>disciplineproject</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-29T03:25:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/28/mommys-tantrum/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bestofweb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bestofweb</image:title><image:caption>(via best-of-web.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-29T02:07:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/26/do-you-ever-smile-victoria/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/soultrain.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soultrain</image:title><image:caption>"Never trust a big butt and a smile" (from www.soultrain.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/omg-yahoo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>omg.yahoo</image:title><image:caption>Seriously, this doesn't make you want to smile a big ol' toothy grin, Vicky? (from www.omg.yahoo.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mode-newsliscious.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mode.newsliscious</image:title><image:caption>Seriously, Vicky, being on the cover of Vogue does nothing to make you crack a smile? (from www.mode.newslicious.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-27T02:36:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/26/cool-kids-hot-mama/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1758.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1758</image:title><image:caption>Hot fun in the summertime! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1759.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1759</image:title><image:caption>Time to cool off! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1754.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1754</image:title><image:caption>Coolest place at the park! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn17531.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1753</image:title><image:caption>Swinging away in the hot sun! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1753.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1753</image:title><image:caption>Swing feels like fire to Mommy, but I love it! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-29T02:02:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/20/a-working-moms-summer-bucket-list/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/backseatcuddler.jpg</image:loc><image:title>backseatcuddler</image:title><image:caption>I wonder if everyone will know my name. (from www.backseatcuddler.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fireworks-flickr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>fireworks flickr</image:title><image:caption>A nice, safe distance for fireworks viewing (from www.flickr.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pictureninja.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pictureninja</image:title><image:caption>Downtown Chicago (Image from www.pictureninja.com)&#13;
</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsci0255.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCI0255</image:title><image:caption>I bet they have a nice, clean basement for their four-legged friend over there! (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsci0253.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCI0253</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-21T03:24:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/21/not-the-heifer-my-mama-talked-about/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/heifer-at-greatdreams.jpg</image:loc><image:title>heifer at greatdreams</image:title><image:caption>Ah, yes! The real heifer. The one to which many an older woman referred when your stank behind made her mad. (from www.greatdreams.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-21T01:39:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/20/tripping-over-my-shadow/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-20T18:02:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/19/letting-go-of-guilt/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-20T11:11:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/16/fathers-day-nothing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/blog-psprint.jpg</image:loc><image:title>blog.psprint</image:title><image:caption>Today, we're going to say "thank you" by buying you absolutely nothing! (from www.blog.psprint.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-19T00:57:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/14/my-daddy-is-cooler-than-your-daddy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dads-coolness-001.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dad's Coolness 001</image:title><image:caption>Cool dads were cooler with cool moms on their arms. Check out Mom's matching eyeshadow! (property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dads-coolness-a-0011.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dad's Coolness a 001</image:title><image:caption>Check out that suit! How cool is that? (property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dads-coolness-a-001.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dad's Coolness a 001</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/hydroponicsonline.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hydroponicsonline</image:title><image:caption>Dad wouldn't wear these in the '90s. (image via www.hydroponicsonline.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/imcdb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>imcdb</image:title><image:caption>That's not me behind the wheel. (image via www.imcdb.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-15T12:05:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/14/playing-knick-knack/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/playrific.jpg</image:loc><image:title>playrific</image:title><image:caption>(image via www.playrific.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/forums-omgpop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>forums.omgpop</image:title><image:caption>No, thank you. I'll have to pass on that knick-knack paddy-whack. (image via www.forums.omgpop.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-14T20:07:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/12/duh-mommy/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-12T13:27:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/10/my-grocery-store-wants-me-fat/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/visualphotos-a.jpg</image:loc><image:title>visualphotos a</image:title><image:caption>It's less than $2 a pound, Mom! Can you say the same about those strawberries you're so hell bent on buying? (from visualphotos.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-11T21:09:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/08/my-break-dancing-uniform/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/onlygoodmovies.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>onlygoodmovies</image:title><image:caption>See how cool this looks? (from onlygoodmovies.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/epixhd.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>epixhd</image:title><image:caption>Don't you wanna dance? (from epixhd.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/leather-studded-gloves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leather studded gloves</image:title><image:caption>Leather Studded Gloves&#13;
$26.50 at amazon.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/leather-vest.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leather vest</image:title><image:caption>Leather Vest&#13;
$64.03 at amazon.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/classic-addidas.jpg</image:loc><image:title>classic addidas</image:title><image:caption>Classic Addidas&#13;
$64.50 (for my size) at amazon.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/yellow-bodysuit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yellow bodysuit</image:title><image:caption>An Adult Onesie (the brighter the better!)&#13;
$26 at amazon.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/acid-wash-jeans1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>acid wash jeans</image:title><image:caption>Acid Wash Jeans&#13;
$34.50 at amazon.com&#13;
</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/acid-wash-jeans.jpg</image:loc><image:title>acid wash jeans</image:title><image:caption>Acid Wash Jeans&#13;
$34.50 at amazon.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/red-feather-earrings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>red feather earrings</image:title><image:caption>Red Feather Earrings&#13;
$13 at amazon.com</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-08T18:22:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/07/the-truth-about-high-school-final-exams/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ucls-uchicago.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ucls.uchicago</image:title><image:caption>Whip those eggs into a frenzy, kiddos. I'm expecting great things from you on that eggs-am! (image from ucls.uchicago.edu)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/insightprep.jpg</image:loc><image:title>insightprep</image:title><image:caption>Don't worry, sweetie! There's always summer school. (image from insightprep.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/historymatters-gmu-edu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>historymatters gmu edu</image:title><image:caption>No, this is not my graduating class. Quit playing! (image from historymatters.gmu.edu)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-08T18:33:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/05/a-challenge-of-faith/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flickr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>flickr</image:title><image:caption>Will you step out? (from flickr.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photobucket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>photobucket</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-11T21:56:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/04/thanks-for-nothing-lady/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsci05961.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCI0596</image:title><image:caption>When do I get a nap? Huh? (Property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-05T09:45:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/03/a-sisters-hug/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/babies-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>babies 2</image:title><image:caption>Property of M. McCottrell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/babies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>babies</image:title><image:caption>Property of M. McCottrell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1673.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1673</image:title><image:caption>Property of M. McCottrell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1653.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1653</image:title><image:caption>Property of M. McCottrell</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn1671.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1671</image:title><image:caption>Property of M. McCottrell</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-03T22:15:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/06/01/my-email-pests-have-united/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/independantautoreport.jpg</image:loc><image:title>independantautoreport</image:title><image:caption>Really, so we couldn't figure that one out, huh? (independantautoreport.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/visualphotos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>visualphotos</image:title><image:caption>What's really behind that smile: "Look right here, you lunch disturbing jerk! Here's the answer to that question you had me paged over the PA system for. Finish the damn email!" (visualphotos.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/write-solution.jpg</image:loc><image:title>write-solution</image:title><image:caption>Okay, I get it; you're angry, but why must I receive the proof of said anger? I have nothing to do with this! (write-solution.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/123rf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>123rf</image:title><image:caption>What subject is she teaching? (from 123rf.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-02T00:38:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/30/big-toilet-and-other-things-i-try-to-avoid-at-church/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/obscureinternet.jpg</image:loc><image:title>obscureinternet</image:title><image:caption>I love this sign! (from obscureinternet.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hatsshopping.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hatsshopping</image:title><image:caption>"Don't you dare touch her hat!" (from hatsshopping.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/africanamerica-org.jpg</image:loc><image:title>africanamerica org</image:title><image:caption>Weapon or cooling device? Depends on who you ask. (from africanamerica.org)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-31T13:44:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/29/sex-and-marriage-and-motherhood/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-30T23:50:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/28/things-that-annoy-me-about-my-target/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-30T04:18:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/27/new-patriotism/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/lansingmi-gov.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lansingmi.gov</image:title><image:caption>(lansingmi.gov)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/allwallpaper-us.jpg</image:loc><image:title>allwallpaper.us</image:title><image:caption>(allwallpaper.us)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-28T21:37:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/26/the-pirate-strikes-again/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-26T18:56:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/22/a-cowards-divorce-from-complacency/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coward-esquire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>coward esquire</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/popeye-famouscutouts.jpg</image:loc><image:title>popeye famouscutouts</image:title><image:caption>Yeah, that's me (minus the 'roid arms and legs, pipe, sailor suit, canned spinach--well, maybe it's not me; I just relate to his mantra) Image from famouscutouts.com</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-22T23:00:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/19/wonder-pets-more-drama-than-shakespeare/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/i-dont-like-teamwork.jpg</image:loc><image:title>I don't like teamwork</image:title><image:caption>(property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn1732.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1732</image:title><image:caption>(property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn17301.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1730</image:title><image:caption>(property of M. McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn1730.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1730</image:title><image:caption>(property of Marilyn McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/thepartyworks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thepartyworks</image:title><image:caption>Wonder Pets! (from thepartyworks.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-20T13:27:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/18/why-kids-are-bad-for-my-self-esteem/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shutterstock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shutterstock</image:title><image:caption>Maybe I should tweeze more often (from shutterstock.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-20T13:29:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/17/little-girls-and-wife-beaters/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn17021.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1702</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn1702.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCN1702</image:title><image:caption>Strange Weather, Appropriate Outdoor Attire! (property of Marilyn McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-18T01:51:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/16/if-i-were-a-guy-id-be-in-a-bromantic-relationship/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scrubs-wikia-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubs.wikia 2</image:title><image:caption>Who's Up for a Little Role-Play? (from scrubs.wikia.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scrubs-wikia.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubs.wikia</image:title><image:caption>Pimpin' Ain't Easy (from scrubs.wikia.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scrubs-fanpop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubs fanpop</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/reddit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reddit</image:title><image:caption>Don't they look nerdy? (from reddit.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scrubs1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubs</image:title><image:caption>Age matters! (from fanpop.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/tumblr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tumblr</image:title><image:caption>Bro-tastic Duo! (from tumblr.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ugo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ugo</image:title><image:caption>Let's get our Zoolander on. (from ugo.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/turk-and-jd-weheartit1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turk and jd weheartit</image:title><image:caption>"I've really missed you, Bro!" (from weheartit.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scrubs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrubs</image:title><image:caption>I would right in with these two (from fanpop.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/psych-fanpop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>psych fanpop</image:title><image:caption>Do you want to be my friend? (from fanpop.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-18T01:59:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/16/yes-i-can-be-versatile/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/turk-and-jd-weheartit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>turk and jd weheartit</image:title><image:caption>EAGLE! (from weheartit.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scary-cat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scary cat</image:title><image:caption>See what I mean? (from symmetricmom.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/versitile-blogger-award.jpg</image:loc><image:title>versitile blogger award</image:title><image:caption>Thanks, again, Neha.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-18T01:51:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/14/a-good-black-man-is-not-an-oxymoron/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-17T00:51:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/12/a-mothers-lesson/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-12T14:26:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/03/stuff-my-mother-never-told-me/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/april-14-2012-upload-122.jpg</image:loc><image:title>April 14 2012 Upload 122</image:title><image:caption>The only babies I plan on raising!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-12T13:35:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/05/mommys-betrayal/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/atotheword-org.jpg</image:loc><image:title>atotheword.org</image:title><image:caption>The Ultimate Betrayal (from atotheword.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsci0260.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSCI0260</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-12T13:34:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/08/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-do-mothers-day/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ugly-tie-city-data.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ugly tie city-data</image:title><image:caption>Is this your idea of a good Father's Day gift? Then come correct for Mother's Day! (from city-data.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kncifm-radio-com.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kncifm radio com</image:title><image:caption>You really want to avoid this reaction! (from kncifm.radio.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/backyardlandscapedesigns-org1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>backyardlandscapedesigns org</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/backyardlandscapedesigns-org.jpg</image:loc><image:title>backyardlandscapedesigns org</image:title><image:caption>Give me this over that sorry bouquet any day! (from backyardlandscapedesigns.org)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/juicemaker-org.jpg</image:loc><image:title>juicemaker org</image:title><image:caption>Don't even think about it! (from juicemaker.org)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/enddomesticabuse.jpg</image:loc><image:title>enddomesticabuse</image:title><image:caption>If you like the comforts of home, you'd better take this advice! (from enddomesticabuse.org)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-10T13:36:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/09/my-natural-hair-catharsis/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/thirstyroots.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thirstyroots</image:title><image:caption>I can't wait for my hair to grow out because I LOVE this look! (from thirstyroots.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bossip.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bossip</image:title><image:caption>My Hair Crush, Ms. Ross (from bossip.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-12T13:27:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/10/better-than-coffee/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-12T13:26:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/10/how-my-blogging-is-saving-my-life/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/superstock.jpg</image:loc><image:title>superstock</image:title><image:caption>If they had computers, none of this would have happened! (from superstock.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/lilithnews.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lilithnews</image:title><image:caption>"My fighting stance is more ridiculous than yours."&#13;
"No, it isn't."&#13;
"Yes,, it is."&#13;
(from lilithnews.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holmesian.jpg</image:loc><image:title>holmesian</image:title><image:caption>Is there really going to be a winner here? (from holmesian.net)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/onrpg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>onrpg</image:title><image:caption>What's he doing? He should run! Doesn't he know a losing battle when he sees one? (from onrpg.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-14T21:51:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2011/12/27/reading-writing-and-reality-notes-to-a-new-english-teacher/</loc><lastmod>2012-05-10T21:53:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/09/10-phrases-that-prove-ive-morphed-into-my-mother/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/valley-church.jpg</image:loc><image:title>valley-church</image:title><image:caption>Somehow, I think he's telling me to fix my face. (from valley-church.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/allposters.jpg</image:loc><image:title>allposters</image:title><image:caption>Are the hips only an "imagination" if they belong to a female human? (from allposters.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-13T13:18:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/06/the-art-of-not-crying/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8-flickr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>8 flickr</image:title><image:caption>The Fake Cry: When you want me to be sad about your issue, but I have my own issues that make yours seem like petty ramblings, but I really don't want to be rude (from flickr.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7-prettyobsessed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>7 prettyobsessed</image:title><image:caption>The Get-Me-Out-Of-Here-Before-I-Poop-Myself Cry: When you've invited me to a dinner party, but you decide to "experiment" with that new Indian dish you've been dying to try, and my stomach just can't handle it, but I don't want to bless your bathroom with this gift, but I just might have to (from prettyobsessed.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7-photobucket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>7 photobucket</image:title><image:caption>The So-Glad-I-Made-It Cry: When the whole world was against me, my spirit was being attacked from every angle, but somehow, God saw fit to smile on me one more time, and I made it through that storm (from photobucket.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/6-my-opera.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6 my.opera</image:title><image:caption>The Sexy Cry: When I've done something I shouldn't have, and I'm not wearing enough mascara to really pull off the black streams running down my face, and the one to "punish" me is a "big, powerful, hulking man" (I just threw up a little) (from my.opera.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-thedigitalmommy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5 thedigitalmommy</image:title><image:caption>The I'm-Disappointed-But-I'll-Be-Okay Cry: When the ice cream shop is out of the mint chocolate chip I like, or when you promised me we'd go to Red Lobster, but it's raining too hard to go that far, so we end up at IHOP (from thedigitalmommy.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/4-emergentlearner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4 emergentlearner</image:title><image:caption>The I'm-So-Angry-But-I-Can't-Fix-This Cry: When the car has broken down, my husband is working an hour and a half away, my dad is out of town, I have no juice in my cell, and my purse has a grand total  $1.76 in change. (from emergentlearner.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3-sautizabongo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3 sautizabongo</image:title><image:caption>The Keep-Messin'-With-Me-Go-On-I-Dare-You Cry: When I've suppressed my stereotypical angry black womanhood pretty well up until this point, but you keep pressing those buttons sure to unleash a fortified can of whoop-ass (from sautizabongo.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1-lovwekanc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>1 lovwekanc</image:title><image:caption>The Feel-Sorry-For-Me Cry: When I've lost something or someone irreplaceable and I'm thinking about it right now (from lovwekanc.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2-funnyphotosto.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2 funnyphotosto</image:title><image:caption>This face is hilarious! (from funnyphotosto.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-06T22:29:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/07/dreaming-of-him-loving-me/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/weepingwillowdawn.jpg</image:loc><image:title>WeepingWillowDawn</image:title><image:caption>Weeping Willow at Dawn&#13;
(from poetryinreflection.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-05T15:50:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/04/weekly-photo-challenge-unfocused/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cousins-playing-tag.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cousins Playing Tag</image:title><image:caption>Tag. You're It! &#13;
(Property of Marilyn McCottrell)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-06T22:23:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/04/first-love/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/daddy-and-d.jpg</image:loc><image:title>daddy and d</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-05T00:31:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/26/the-prier-the-princess-and-the-pirate/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-27T10:36:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/25/good-things/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-26T11:14:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/24/godmother-or-sugar-mama/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/godmother-disneyclips.jpg</image:loc><image:title>godmother disneyclips</image:title><image:caption>See, even Disney got it wrong! (from disneyclips.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-26T16:50:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/20/laughter-the-pain-and-joy-of-it/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-21T01:59:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/15/eating-humble-pie-or-crow-like-a-lady/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/portion-plate-choosemyplate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>portion plate choosemyplate</image:title><image:caption>How big should your crow portion be? (from choosemyplate.gov)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/humble-pie-medicdiaries.jpg</image:loc><image:title>humble pie medicdiaries</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-20T17:39:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/14/the-gathering/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-21T00:19:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/14/little-discussed-danger-harming-our-kids-and-its-our-faults/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/april-14-2012-upload-164.jpg</image:loc><image:title>April 14 2012 Upload 164</image:title><image:caption>One of five book shelves in my house dedicated to kids texts!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/april-14-2012-upload-163-e1334421613147.jpg</image:loc><image:title>April 14 2012 Upload 163</image:title><image:caption>I threw away more food than many eat in a week! </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-20T21:21:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2011/12/27/hello-world/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:52:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2011/12/28/dreams-of-being-a-sitcom-mom/</loc><lastmod>2013-06-29T08:29:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2011/12/29/resolutions-revised/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:52:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2011/12/30/for-my-girl/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:51:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2011/12/30/old-school-parenting/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:51:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/01/05/notes-of-a-bad-teacher/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:51:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/01/22/speak/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:50:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/02/03/the-voice-of-god/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:50:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/03/23/affair/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:50:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/05/exhaustion/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-14T13:49:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/02/29/what-do-you-see/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:04:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/03/20/what-morgan-freemans-joe-clark-teaches-teachers-about-teaching/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:04:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/03/23/why-i-didnt-become-a-writer/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:03:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/03/25/my-dear-diary/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:03:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/03/28/and-everything-nice/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:03:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/03/29/confessions-of-a-nice-nag/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/snitches.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Scary, but often true (image from etsy.com)</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/134.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nag in the making</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:03:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/02/dirty-knees-a-tribute-to-grandmothers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/grandmaandme.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grandmaandme</image:title><image:caption>Lovely Picture (from musefinds.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/scrub-brush.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrub brush</image:title><image:caption>Scrub Brush (highlandsoaps.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dirty-knees.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dirty knees</image:title><image:caption>Feeling like you need to scrub some knees? Try this! (pbskids.org)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:02:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/02/cornbread-a-tribute-to-grandmothers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/men-cramps.jpg</image:loc><image:title>menstrual cramps</image:title><image:caption>Eat some cornbread, girlfriend! (from mdhil.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/cornbread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cornbread</image:title><image:caption>Cornbread: I guess some people think this looks good (from butterybooks.com)&#13;
</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:02:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/04/why-gossiping-is-so-much-better-when-grandma-does-it/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gymnast-visualphotos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gymnast visualphotos</image:title><image:caption>My Metaphorical, Gossiping Grandma (from visualphotos.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gossip-cliparttoday.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gossip cliparttoday</image:title><image:caption>Juicy Details (from clipartoday.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gossip-nephotography.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gossip nephotography</image:title><image:caption>The Real Horse Whisperer (from nephotography.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:01:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/06/after-school-fun/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jumping-rope-harveyparkdistrict-org.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jumping rope harveyparkdistrict.org</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/cousins-playing-tag.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cousins Playing Tag</image:title><image:caption>Cousins Playing Tag</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:01:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/09/mommy-what-color-are-wrinkles/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/rainbow-psdgraphics.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rainbow psdgraphics</image:title><image:caption>[from psdgraphics.com]</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/rumpled-shirt-esquire.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rumpled shirt esquire</image:title><image:caption>"Rumpled" Shirt (Apparently the fashion gods think this look is acceptable--My dad, on the other hand, would kill me if I came out of the house like this!)&#13;
[from esquire.com]</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-13T04:01:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/10/too-much-information/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/exam-table-reddingmedical.jpg</image:loc><image:title>exam table reddingmedical</image:title><image:caption>Am I the only one who finds this weird, even for kids? (from reddingmedical.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/scale-poly-medical.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scale poly-medical</image:title><image:caption>"How much do you weigh, lady?" (from poly-medical.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-22T15:58:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/2012/04/12/maybe-im-a-hater-but-i-just-dont-care-about/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/celebrity.jpg</image:loc><image:title>celebrity</image:title><image:caption>I wish there were better stories about celebs! (from cutcaster.com)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hairy-legs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hairy legs</image:title><image:caption>Oh so sexy, right? (from hellobeautiful.com)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-05-06T01:24:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://memosfromthemiddle.com</loc><changefreq>daily</changefreq><priority>1.0</priority><lastmod>2024-09-12T09:48:32+00:00</lastmod></url></urlset>
