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15 years

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It’s the 15th anniversary of when the Twin Towers fell in New York. Already Facebook is filled with flags and pictures of those towers with taglines saying “Never forget.”Read More »15 years

Hurdles

hurdlesPerforming some acts of courage is like running hurdles. You build up to the jump. You mentally prepare yourself and put your leg out to sail over, hoping to clear the landing and keep on running after you’ve crossed it.Read More »Hurdles

The Helpers

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I’m sitting here waiting for my movers to arrive to begin the next phase in my life in St. Pete. I finished packing awhile ago.… Read More »The Helpers

Real Life

motivational-quotes-inspiring-sayings-real-lifeI’m starting to figure out what my real life looks like: the life that exists after I’ve reached my big goals.

How do I want to spend my days and my nights? How do I want to fill my time?Read More »Real Life

Night and Day

misunderstoodThere’s been a rather non-fun cycle that has popped its head up throughout my life. The basics are that there is some sort of misunderstanding where an argument ensues. The latter have historically resulted in variable shades of ugliness.Read More »Night and Day

Not Yet

DSC01827Pretty, isn’t it? Beautiful even. The knots in the wood catch your eye as they swirl. The red of whatever wood it is is dark and deep. Almost the color of drying blood.Read More »Not Yet

Scattered Words

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Shanna Me
A cousinly visit in 2012.

My cousin was killed Saturday in a triple homicide. My aunt contacted me today to tell me the news.

I’ve spent the better part of today trying to wrap my brain around it.Read More »Scattered Words