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Growing Up with Bob
I’m a little parasitic wasp. If you want to get technical about it, my Latin name is Encarsia formosa; most of my friends, though, just call me Encarsia. You may have heard of me. I’m an interesting gal who’s had an interesting life and I’ve much to share. So where do I begin? I know, let’s start with my childhood.
I grew up in the South-side of the greenhouse. It was a pretty rough neighborhood, but I managed. Between us wasps, the ants, and those whiteflies, a day didn’t pass without something foul goin’ down. It all began with my ma, a bench-wise woman of the crops who abandoned me at birth. I still love her, all the same. I don’t know why I defend her, what with leaving me and all. I guess I’m just the sentimental type. It had happened to all my girlfriends as well so we could all relate. Their support and understanding has made me feel sorry for ma — instead of being cold and angry.
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