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Shari
The ribbon candy arrives every December in a decrepit orange VW bug, swirls of radioactive corn syrup contorted into impossibly long curlicues, one infinity symbol stacked atop another. The candy is hard, hard enough to cut your gums. You’re supposed … Continue reading
The Ace Transducer
My husband, Ace, doesn’t believe in Valentine’s Day, says he doesn’t want to be manipulated by our consumerist culture into professing ebullient emotions in a manner befitting an extrovert. Those are my words. He’d say, “I don’t like it when … Continue reading
Crush Confessions
Shaun Cassidy stole my innocence. I sat in one of the twin beds at my grandparents’ house, tucked into the mustard yellow sheets with bold black and white splotches. I sat and I realized for the first time that normal … Continue reading
Here’s What I Wore – part two
In honor of Groundhog Day (the movie), I present the second annual “Here’s What I Wore.” Woke up to “feels like minus six degrees” today! Refreshing! I have no memory of my breakfast. I lovingly crafted a wholesome meal for … Continue reading
Trampled By Zebras
My back “went out” on Saturday. For the three days prior, I had hints of my upcoming misfortune, a twinge over my hip, some vague throbbing around the knee. By Saturday afternoon, I couldn’t take off my socks, touch my … Continue reading
MLKhaos
The annual MLK performance at my son’s school is the major all-school event of the year. The entire student body participates, even the kids who claim to hate singing. (How can anyone hate singing?) The music teacher, let’s call … Continue reading
One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Disclaimer: I am not your doctor. I am not trying to give you medical advice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 now. Now! Thank you. ———————— Tis the season. Everyone has “The Flu.” Unfortunately for health care … Continue reading
Try a Little More Tenderness
So anyhow. To continue where I left off last week… Quakers (and Quaker fakers like my family) talk about holding people “in the light”. To me, this is equivalent to “I’ll pray for you” or “I’m thinking about you” or … Continue reading
Try a Little Tenderness
Several weeks ago, a short article in the Star Tribune caught my eye. The Ebola outbreak in Africa effectively trapped a woman and her two children, preventing them from getting home to Minnesota. In order to return, they would’ve needed … Continue reading
Best of 2014 is Worst of 2014
It happened slowly, insidiously, like a giant slime mold creeping in from the East Coast. A toxic virus, invisible and deadly, infiltrated communication patterns, leaving a sickening aftertaste of disingenuity with a touch of condescension. Yes, it’s true, folks. “artisan” … Continue reading