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The Loneliness of Shame, Secrets, and Lies
Daddy was, among other things, a liar. It was one of his defining, and actually kind of endearing characteristics. He’d lied about almost everything…
Sep 9
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Surprise! A Mother's Day Post: If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother
An oldie, in honor of my never say die, Ma. Mother's Day, 2009.
May 10
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Family Games—Was it Bad Parenting or Clever Life Lessons?
My parents' idea of fun bordered on child endangerment.
Feb 11
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Laughter: Warms the Old Cockles
A love note to the mundane things, the every day nothings that connect us to each other forever.
Jan 28
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In a World Where I've Never Been Born...
At least two people would have had very different, perhaps better, lives
Oct 23, 2024
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Secrets, Lies & Father's Day
Shortly before Ma lost her mind, she unburdened herself; I'm the keeper of our family secrets and shame.
Jun 18, 2024
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And then there were two
A tight group of eight, disappearing one at a time
Apr 26, 2024
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