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That boy
He is my son. He came home from college for the weekend. He broke up with his girlfriend and needed some family time. Eric made him chocolate chip cookies and I made a big batch of chicken cutlets. His available sisters came over to hang out with him, he did homework, Eric did his laundry,…
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Facebook reminds me
There’s hope. Look at all these people. The girls from childhood who know my old nickname. The friends I got in trouble with. We discovered boys, got grounded, shared first apartments. The kids from the bowling alley and the trestle, we experienced the horrors of high school together. The one’s who I now silently cheer…
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Call when you can.
Could be a trap Something happened and you’re angry You will spin me around and lash out about something Irrational and confusing in a whirlwind you hang up Leaving me drained and deposited back into my office chair Expected to pick up where i left off While you steam And I despair Or it could…
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Undercover
Who I am, when the sun rises above the horizon is real. Then I infuse her with caffeine and the internet’s priority algorithms. Mushroom coffee makes you smarter. That skin cream will take away wrinkles. This app will decide whether we should be bronde or copper. These anti jeans will stretch four ways. Eyebrows are…
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Breaking
Do you need a break? From what? I need a break from my bad habits. I need to make one decision that propels each segment of my life the right direction. Need a break from your marriage? How about putting in some effort to cherish your spouse so they know you love them? Notice the…
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Thoughts in Flight
That smell. Our pilot keeps changing speed, he can’t decide. No movie. You fidget like my son. I’m screaming inside. Excruciating feelings of claustrophobia ripple through me. My muscles may burst. Just go, seatmate. My thighs are sticking to the seat. Sweating. Why did I wear a skirt? Delayed 4 times. 2:00 am arrival. Feet…
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The Best Gift
A lazy Saturday is rare. Usually we are scheduled from the moment we wake up with to-do’s and don’t-want-to’s (but will) often involving the dreaded trip to the grocery store. This day I have been granted a reprieve. There is an impending snowstorm that makes grocery shopping a foolish endeavor. There probably isn’t any bread…
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Further Away
I saw Grammy last night. I made the 45 minute drive to Melrose after work, part two of my day. I parked at the train station and walked to her building, and up the covered ramp where I let myself in through the dirty glass doors. My mother gave me my own set of keys…
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Unreasonable is my Favorite
I spent a bittersweet weekend with Kelly, Chris, and Lily. Eric and I packed up the camper to bring it home for the winter. I always tear up pulling out of the road. I love my little condo in Madison. My girl is living her life so far away from me it hurts. I know…
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And it’s Thanksgiving again
Not all we love are here todayThey are setting another placeLiving in a different spaceThey are here in the spirit of loveFrom among, around, aboveLife touches, remains, to curePrints and smudges will endureThose ever with us remainOnce printed now a stainThe spirit of those before usMore so, spirits yet to comeHopeful still forever moreGrateful for…
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