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You saw her in the distance, kissing the sky and creating her own weather. And your life was a boring cacophony of business meetings and...
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- Oct 15, 2019
Incredible Machine
I found out I was pregnant the first time in my life on September 27, 1997, almost exactly three months after marrying my husband. The...
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- Oct 15, 2019
Anxiety
It’s been a while. I awoke to you last night, your invisible inky tentacles winding their way around my limbs. You squeeze me from my...
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- Sep 25, 2019
Marathon Bingo
One of the most unnerving, exhilarating places you might find yourself in is a corral at the starting line of a marathon. For starters,...
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- Aug 24, 2019
Left Behind
I've spent my morning glued to YouTube, watching videos of people exploring abandoned homes and buildings. It all started with a...
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- Jun 28, 2019
Aftermath
Six months ago, I was sure today would be a remarkably sad day. Six months ago, I was sure I wanted a divorce from the man I had been...
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- Jun 27, 2019
Golden Buddha
There's a documentary called "Finding Joe" about the hero's journey. I don't often watch things repeatedly, especially documentaries,...
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- Jun 16, 2019
Parked Cars
James and I married in June 1997, and toward the end of September that year, we found out I was pregnant and we moved into our first...
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- Jun 11, 2019
House of Words
Words matter. When you bring words from the seat of your subconscious, in the form of memories or imagination, poetry or lyrics, prayers...
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- Jun 11, 2019
Phantom Pain
I was catching up with a friend last night who told me that late in the summer, he’d accidentally cut off three of his fingers. I...
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- Jun 11, 2019
It's Not War
Someone asked me recently what I would pass on to my daughter regarding the lessons I have learned about marriage in the last two...
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- Jun 11, 2019
The Wrong Feet
Comfort zones were a topic of focus today. “That’s why I dance,” he said. “That’s why I sing.” “It’s not for entertainment, although (as...
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- Mar 19, 2019
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My mom called that day and told me she couldn’t babysit. My dad’s schedule changed, as it often did, and they were going to take the...
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