The End of Family
The last time I saw my father was in Austin, Texas. I was 25. My brother and I flew down … Continue reading The End of Family
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Shelving Books
Libraries are not what you think. They are not havens. They are not sanctuaries of peace and learning. Each morning … Continue reading Shelving Books
Learning to Live with the Demon That’s Always There
Anger, like depression, is a stress response, and both can shorten our life expectancy. I’ve been facing some hard facts … Continue reading Learning to Live with the Demon That’s Always There
Home Has Magnetic Pull
When I was living on my own, it didn’t matter what time I got home. Or whether I came home … Continue reading Home Has Magnetic Pull
Ladies: Stop Taking Responsibility for Other People’s Choices
Please. Just please stop already. I know it comes from a good place. Kind of. But stop it. So here’s … Continue reading Ladies: Stop Taking Responsibility for Other People’s Choices
10 Reasons to Celebrate the Single Life
It’s been fun blogging about dating this week, since I’m so new to the concept. But I wanted to close … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Celebrate the Single Life
A Lot to Learn
Becoming aware of privilege is never comfortable. But it’s always necessary. I’m in San Francisco for the weekend, the “awkward … Continue reading A Lot to Learn
The Communities We Come By
Back when my brother and I were living in our first apartment, and I was 24, I went through this … Continue reading The Communities We Come By
