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I like the idea of Auntie/Uncle. They fit me better. Slightly removed, but still caring. Someone once called me the ‘Choir Mom’ while we were on tour because I happened to be the oldest in the group. I said, “Absolutely not! I am the Choir Auntie…I’ll remind you to put your sunscreen on, and then we’ll go get a beer.” This not-quite-parental role. One sidestep removed. It’s just enough space from parents for special relationships to form. I don’t have any biological nieces/nephews, but that doesn’t matter. It doesn’t have to be a family tree that makes me Auntie Katy.

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