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grandparents aren’t supposed to die
My Nana died tonight. I didn’t cry. I have, and I will. But I didn’t when I heard the news. Some things take a while to settle in. Grandparents are the best! It occurred to me recently that, in the...
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just like mommy
She took the room by surprise. Or maybe it was just me. I noticed her as soon as I walked in. She had on hot pink shorts two sizes too small, and a bikini top over breasts two sizes too big. Across her...
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mom’s got the gun
She was gangly. I was early. While I waited, sipping my cappuccino in a corner, I watched her. Except for one scraggly strand at her temple, her thin yellow hair was pulled tightly to a bun on the top...
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path to immortality — a father’s day tribute
My dad with his dad, 1956. We start out mere mortals, ’til “Father” turns son. It’s then our potential “forever” is won. We live through our children, and they on through theirs. So what will we show...
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for all that you are
… My mom with Derek . . . and fire! … For all that you are, and ever will be, I’ll love you forever, Happy Birthday, Mommy. .. We’re twins! … My mom was my Nana’s 30th birthday present, three days...
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this is me
. . . and this is real. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it is that makes writing powerful. What is it about a blog that would bring you back and leave you wanting more? One of my favorite...
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my hero
Dr. Steve (a.k.a. Dad) My dad is my hero. Those of you who’ve been following Shift for a while may remember that my father is an orthopedic surgeon. He fixes bones. It’s a good job, and an important...
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times are tough, but i’m in luck!
True that, yo! It occurred to me, as I was reading the headlines this morning, just how lucky I am. I have a roof over my head and enough food to eat. I have a job and a loving boyfriend. (Believe me,...
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friend or foe? the fine line called “busy”
If I had eventhe time I need to record my thoughts every day . . . I grew up busy. I had busy parents; we led busy lives. From sun up to sun down (and usually long after and before), my family was on...
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never again
Two weeks ago yesterday, my dad broke his neck. Two and a half weeks ago, he got married. They were on their honeymoon. They were going for a bike ride. An oncoming car was turning left directly in...
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