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the secret to life

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

1. left foot 2. right foot 3. breathe 4. repeat as necessary.

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i don’t even know where Algiers is

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks disappearing? It’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s goodbye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture … Continue reading →

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sisters, part 1

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

They’re crying. And laughing. And crying again. I’m in the middle of a pack of sisters. Four generations of fiercely independent, strong, hilarious women. I suppose the textbook definition would say they’re grandmothers and moms and aunts and nieces, but … Continue reading →

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subdivision

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

I remember the first time I saw someone Lying on the cold street I thought: I can’t just walk past here This can’t just be true But I learned by example To just keep moving my feet It’s amazing the … Continue reading →

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oj and blue dozer

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

OJ is a 12-year-old dachshund who is blind and can’t be left alone. His best friend and guide dog is a 6-year-old pit bull, Blue Dozer. I read their tale while editing our paper in Virginia last week. I love … Continue reading →

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well, you had to know this was coming

Posted on April 17, 2018 by
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life is funny, part 379

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

Well, hello there My it’s been a long, long time How am I doin’? Oh, I guess that I’m doin’ fine It’s been so long now but it seems now That it was only yesterday Gee, ain’t it funny how … Continue reading →

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