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Loaded For Bear If you’ve followed me for long, you know my teddy bear has always been a source of empowerment. Ten years ago I started knitting these little darlings because I was homeless. I sold enough to finally have an apartment. I beat that situation with a little knit teddy bear. About five years later I continued […]
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A Letter To My Doctor The last two months have been more stressful than any other time in my life, and I’ve had some shady moments in my past, I promise you. The fear of not knowing, that gray place called ‘maybe’ has worked its way into my brain to the point of self medicating. Yes, I am an alcoholic […]
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Happy Birthday, Sioux…. Dearest Siouxsie! Sorry I forgot your birthday. It’s difficult to remember when it comes around, for I celebrate you often, nearly daily, listening to your music, admiring your contribution to culture. My husband will role his eyes when I play your work. (Been playing “Pinned Down” at high volume a lot lately). Those close to […]
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That Forgotten Folded Flag And there it was. Somewhat metaphoric. Someone’s life….Someone’s service to our country. Phillip passes a donation bin on his way to work everyday. It’s solidly in the middle of the parking lot in the plaza. And sometimes things don’t make it into the bin, they just end up around it. That’s when Phillip will come […]
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Discover the world at Altruu, The Discovery Engine