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Monthly Archives: August 2021

Failure is an Option

Friday, August 27, 2021

I often fail at sleeping. Usually, it’s my own mind that prevents me from getting a good night’s rest. But the other night I was deeply asleep when a neighbor’s car alarm was triggered. It went off several times, at length, between 2am and 4am. It was like having a newborn again. It left me [...]

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All the Moments After

Monday, August 23, 2021

Life has been a mixed bag lately, as usual. What’s going on in Afghanistan makes me feel powerless though the situation has been occupying my thoughts a great deal. Please consider donating through the International Rescue Committee, or other vetted NGOs, if you are able to.
The Taliban’s Return Is Catastrophic for Women
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Mudslide of Emotions

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

My son and I had been together, every single day, since January of 2020. When I decided to take a brief trip to Madison, I asked if he wanted to join me. He declined. Some time apart is healthy. I’d feel better about it, however, if it weren’t for the Delta variant. I went out [...]

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