It turns out that I won’t need a Valentine (nice to have one, of course). Remember the angst we felt back in college about Valentine’s Day? Who’s going out with their significant others, and who’s not? Who’s locking out her roommate to “hide” with her date? A lot of frenzy over having an Other. Since…
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I used to Clinique 1-2-3, dry out my face with soap, toner-dry some more, then moisturize. I gave Clinique a lot of business in my 20s. Also, before 2002 I was a Bath and Bodyworks groupie. My friend Christine and I used to sniff and test through its Harvard Square store. I’d showered in raspberry…
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Then it happens. My sensitive back, the one I stretch every morning, says No. Sitting becomes a problem. Getting out of bed is impossible. I give it Reiki, or an attempt, but the pain is distracting. I could have battled with the mind on that one, but I am too impatient. I have a paper…
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What. A. Privilege. The sky is blue, crisp; the air…whiffs of bacon…in downtown Boulder. I entered the courthouse to vote this morning. After ID’ing myself, I got a ballot in my hands. Finally, I get to say my piece in this election. In a swing state, no less. The significance of the moment overwhelms and excites…
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Call me anal. Predictability allows me to be unpredictable. I go on a bike ride on the same path. I turn around at the same place. I know where I am going, I have my trusty water bottle. It is a beautiful ride. I’d stop with my camera and snap away, taking time to wonder and…
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…is asking for a plan and/or having one. Help yourself help others; help others help you. On a beautiful fall day, I walk with J. We hug when we meet up on the street. She feels tight. J fixes the sunglasses on her face, “My friend is traveling and leaving some luggage with me. She and…
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