Writing
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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 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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Ignite 1/17/2020
Is it paws-able for Spark and Spitfire to end the week on a paw-sitive note? Wouldn’t that be paw-some?! Continue reading
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Ignite 12/13/19
Let’s hear it for those who can celebrate what they want, where they are, and who they are. Continue reading
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Working Towards the President
Yesterday Adrienne asked me why so many Republicans have such blind loyalty to Trump. Without hesitation, I replied, “It’s the American version of ‘working towards the Führer’.” Huh? As some of you know, I have a keen interest in the… Continue reading
