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As if I were sipping from a glass half full, I wait for the next phrase...
Jan 22
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Betty MacDonald
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Fish Story
The shadow of a huge bird rises from the pond.
Jan 16
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Betty MacDonald
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Standoff with a Blue Heron
Standing defiantly on the opposite bank like a crane on an ancient Chinese scroll.
May 23, 2025
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Daughter of Twins, Doris and Minerva
Doris gave me life and raised me. Minerva, adopted me after my mother died. I was sixty-three. Minerva was ninety-one.
May 13, 2025
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Oysters
...he slid half of his fried oyster sandwich over to me and ordered a second one for us to share.
Mar 16, 2025
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I Wish My Mother...
had lived until I found my true voice.
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Betty MacDonald
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Mom, You Already Told Me That.
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Princess Lefty
The better looking of my hands would be more comfortable on a velvet pillow
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Dialogue with Angus
My words lobbed back dropping meaninglessly around me...
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What Are You Doing for Thanksgiving?
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Dec 27, 2024
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The Nickel Bridge
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Dec 20, 2024
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The Trunk
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