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  • Take a Bite

    My sister sent a text to my mom, older sister and I today. She found this story “to show dad. It reminded me of taking bites out of his sandwiches when I’d make them, the year the girls were in Europe.” She went on to explain that when I was…

  • Leaf and Nickel

    “Look at me.” It was quiet, soft and just the most subtle command. A firm statement. Don’t think, don’t question it, just listen. As I stepped, I looked down and back. The leaf was just lying there, but because I looked down at it, I saw the nickel. I would…

  • Whirlwind October

    I feel like October has been a whirlwind, and I am realizing it’s probably because I have had more social activities this month than the past year put together. As an introvert, I am perfectly comfortable in isolation, in fact, Covid was no big deal in that way. Happy to…

  • Older

    I always remember that my grandma didn’t tell anyone her age. She would avoid the question or respond with things like ‘old enough’ or something that would be an answer without stating the number. I didn’t learn her age until after she passed away. We knew she was older than…