It’s somewhat disturbing that the first poem I choose to publish publicly is a eulogy, but then again it could have been about cute talking bunnies… how sad will that be? Anyway, this one’s dedicated to lost loved ones and broken friendships. Death cheats, and memories redress Loss is not for the dead, but for the…
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Exactly one year ago today, I launched this website. As I mentioned in a social media update about a couple months ago, I could not have expected the size of audience and traction the site has had within the last year. Like most writers begin with, my intention with the site was merely to keep a…
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This is an autobiographical post. Details fascinate me. I enjoy the process of deliberately observing and absorbing a moment, place, person, or thing. I love looking for new ways to appreciate old and routine interests and activities, even people. When I was younger, much younger, the biggest word I learned by hearing it often used…
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Our world is busier than ever. We call on favors, receive help – sometimes out of desperation, and then conveniently forget the hands that carried us to the next level. Only memories of their shortcomings during the process color our minds as we convince ourselves that even though they were a lot of help, something…
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