Sharon J. Anderson
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Eye Openings 11/19/20
Why had I purchased 200+ pieces of art for a small, 840-square-foot home with limited wall space? Continue reading
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The Next Chapter
Carrying around an untold story is a bitch. Continue reading
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Aglow 11/14/2020
A poem by Sarah Ruhl to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the sweet and hilarious relationship shared by Adrienne and Sharon. ADDRESSED TO THE GODS OF UNNECESSARY LABORS Some say: to do the necessary task is greatness;I say: do the… Continue reading
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Ignite 11/13/2020
It’s Friday, the 13th . . . a tough day during a tough time. But wait, there’s good news! Don’t let on because this is a surprise . . . it’s my youngest sister’s BIRTHDAY! Continue reading
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Our Gray World
“That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end.” — Elizabeth Wurtzel,… Continue reading
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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
