Don’t Run Away from Grief; Learn to Swim Through It
It happened again. My dream. I have it while awake. And Saturday night I had it again while asleep: the dream that she walks back through our front door. But…
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Am I a perfectionist? I didn’t think so. But when I misspelled Grammys as Grammies in a text to my friend last weekend, I couldn’t shake it. “I set the…
Read moreFind the Courage for One Small Thing
The world has felt particularly overwhelming again the past few weeks. I’m glad I have this memory to remind me of what to do about it. . . . .…
Read moreIs Cynicism Destroying Us?
Two Senators, Two Perspectives The two senators from my state walk into two press conferences. They’re both asked their opinions on the California fires. One senator bluntly declares that Californians…
Read moreHer Long-Awaited Vote: Ms. E’s Journey to Representation
A Determined Woman for History Back in September, Ms. E came to us a little unsure, asking for help to see if she was still registered to vote. She wasn’t…
Read moreThe Power of a Simple Introduction
My uncle, my husband, and I continue to wait in the small doctor’s office on a Thursday afternoon. We are here for my uncle’s follow-up appointment with his general practitioner.…
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