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Monthly Archives: May 2011

One Brave Thing

When we are afraid we ought not to occupy ourselves with endeavoring to prove that there is no danger, but in strengthening ourselves to go on in spite of the danger. – M. Rutherford – I have been afraid this week. Afraid when I try to sleep at night. Afraid when I have to leave…

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Time to Call the Police

I don’t want to write this post today. I want to numb myself with movies and sleep and pretend the events of this weekend didn’t happen. But they did. I know they did because I can’t stop shaking. I can’t stop wracking sobs from bursting out of nowhere. I want to stay safe and warm…

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Window Seats, Back Alleys and The End of the World

Hello dear ones! We’ve had two whole days of glorious sunshine in Washington after record-breaking rains. Needless to say we’re just a wee bit ecstatic over here. The sidewalks are filled with Moms and Dads pushing strollers, elderly couples holding hands, and kids laughing and jostling one another. The squirrels in my yard are practically…

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Sometimes It’s Nice to Just Sit

For the first time in cooking club history, I arrived this week bearing absolutely nothing save my bedraggled self. You know you’re among friends when they tell you to “come and just sit with us” when you’re so tired you can’t come up with a Japanese recipe to save your life. Thankfully my contribution was…

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