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Lonelily

My friend and co-worker recently left town. She had left her position about a month before actually hitting the road. I think that I can say that of all the wonderful folks who have filled that particular position in my … Continue reading

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Hypochondria

I am in love with a hypochondriac. Lucky for me he is more like a cyclical hypochondriac. About every six months or so he has some minor ache or something that drives him to the doctor again and again and … Continue reading

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Seesaw

I am currently awash in wine (all my cells have little tiny scrub brushes and they are fully immersed in a lovely Macari chardonnay – thanks Joe!) and thinking about the fact that today it is two months to the … Continue reading

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Strained

It is funny. We have a little over two months till we head back to Hawaii. Two months. It is like nothing. Like nothing compared to the four we have already endured. You would think that we are all feeling … Continue reading

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Going Back

I can feel it in my bones. We are sliding down the apex of our six months in New York. Like sliding down a giant mountain of mud or maybe chocolate. Hawaii feels closer. Palpable. I have told Keanu not … Continue reading

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Summer Job

I have to admit it. I really like my summer job. I am not paid well. I have to wear an obnoxious blue polo shirt that identifies me as “Mitchell Park Marina Staff”. I am mostly a customer service person. … Continue reading

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Two Homes

It is funny when you have two homes. When you have two places where you live which are full up with the people who you love. There is no way to only have one. There is no way to pick … Continue reading

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Behind the Curtain

So Mom has her laptop. She is online. She has an email address and can now receive photos and files (I can get that to you if you’d like). She aspires to have a facebook page. In all honesty, this … Continue reading

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For the Love of Snoring

The other night I was standing at the edge of the property at the compound (that’s what if feels like to me sometimes, a compound). It was dusk and late and I wanted to record the sound of the waves … Continue reading

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Play Date

My six year old is having a play date right now. It is nice that we can just invite folks to come over. We have parking. We have space, a large yard, a beach and dogs. All things that six … Continue reading

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