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Sometimes We Use a Sledgehammer, Sometimes We Give Tongue
Wind chimes chime. A neighbor dog bays. A seabird joins in. Do the voles have more sense than me?
Aug 18
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From Ocean to Cloud
Cedar rafters in the ceiling guide my strokes—until I reach a cascade of sunlight spilling from a small, high window, and everything disappears. Whoa, I…
Jul 21
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My Year of the "Locusts"
Let’s talk about how we’d answer, “How are you?” if the question meant, “No for real. What’s up for you?” Serious, silly, sad, outrageous, happy, a…
May 19
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To the Pain
I want to share my new diagnosis so I can fully thank you for being an integral part of my unmitigated joy.
Apr 27
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The Surface of Love, Battle, and Illness
Last week, a phlebotomist filled twelve vials before I could finish the Dilbert strip on the wall. Carmine clues delivered via MyChart predawn are only…
Mar 16
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Message in Our Bodies
The backs of my hands spoke to unheeding audience. At first, phantom itch below my knuckles: How long will you hope in silence? “Nothing’s perfect,” I…
Feb 17
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Message in Our Bodies
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