February 2020
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My Ancient Virus
“My memory has something to say about the way trauma has altered my body’s DNA, like an ancient virus,” writes Carmen Maria Machado in her recently published memoir, In the Dream House, an account of a lover’s psychological abuse. “Dream… Continue reading
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Ignite 2/21/2020
“Of all the things that human beings did together,” wrote P.D. James. “The sexual act was the one with the most various of reasons.” Continue reading
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Love as Strong as An Ox
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! What’s it like to make your way through life with someone? Roz Chast has quite a unique perspective . . . Last week, my beloved high school friend, Wendy sent me the following Roz Chast perspective from… Continue reading
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Ignite 02/07/2020
“If you only pray when you’re in trouble, you’re in trouble.” Good Lord, we’re in trouble. Continue reading
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My Starter Home — Three Decades Later
Thirty years ago today, I moved into what I assumed would be my “starter” home — an 820-square-foot house where I’d live for a few years before selling it and using the proceeds to buy a larger house. Three decades… Continue reading
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Anatomy of a Sunrise 02/02/2020
This past Sunday, we marked Groundhog Day, and this year, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, so spring is on the way. Sunday also marked the first palindrome date in 909 years, meaning it is the same when read… Continue reading
