Sitting on My Hands I am in my seat in the beautiful auditorium. I’m listening intently as the poet gives her talk. Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is speaking amazing truths. But…
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The Elevator Test When the elevator door on the right opens, we immediately smell something. It stinks. It’s Monday afternoon at the apartment complex where we deliver free meals. Our…
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Long Time, No See Jeff and I walk into the funeral home in Mississippi. I spot my cousin Mike immediately. He’s four years older than me and has always been…
Read moreLife is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope—a slight shift and all patterns alter. – Sharon Salzberg Just Noticing I carry my breakfast dishes to the sink and check the outside temperature.…
Read moreA Longer Wait It’s early Monday morning. I’m sitting in the doctor’s waiting room. I’m listening for my name to be called. Then a new family walks in. And I…
Read moreThe Moment My Heart Starts Racing I feel my heart pump faster. He really just said that? He actually believes that lie? Seriously? An hour earlier, everything had begun beautifully.…
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