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Author Archives: first person productions
‘Tis Better to Receive
By Faith Ellestad ‘Twas the season of festivity at work. Our normally quite ordinary, no-nonsense medical department had suddenly transformed into a wonderland of red, green, and silver. Trees sprang up. Office doors sported wreaths and bells. A menorah appeared … Continue reading
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The Babyfoot Ball
By Sarah White Lately I’ve been writing about small events in the past that continue to baffle me–moments when I didn’t understand what was happening, tried over time to untangle, and never arrived at a satisfying conclusion. This is one … Continue reading
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We Do What We Can Do
No “true story well told” today. Instead, I can only offer this reminder to do what you can, to bring about the world you want. If you’re wondering where to begin, this article by the ever-thoughtful Margaret Renkl in the … Continue reading
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Boxes and Bags
By Janet Manders I was a shy and quiet person throughout my youth. My personality often kept me in the background. And unnoticed. I enjoyed a small circle of gal pals, but I was never the one to lead that … Continue reading
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Bible Study
By Sarah White Jim turned to me as we watched a TV news bit about an Episcopalian priest being charged or exonerated or I didn’t catch what, by the Archbishop of Canterbury. “Was there a priest abuse crisis in the … Continue reading
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Risk-Benefit Analysis
Today I offer Renee Lajcak’s essay, read by the author. Why? Because Renee writes sometimes to be read, and sometimes to read aloud, because she enjoys performing her pieces. “There’s a difference in how I write for spoken word,” says … Continue reading
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What’s in a Name?
By Faith Ellestad I was six when I realized I was the only one in my family not named after a cherished relative. All my siblings were namesakes- my sister was named after our grandma and great-grandma. My older brother … Continue reading
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Stories Welcome Here!
There was a time when I thought of myself as an artist, not yet a writer… it was during that time that I painted this watercolor, which I gave to my boyfriend circa 1975. A couple of years ago he … Continue reading
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Being a Family Historian
By Margaret Ann Gethers Scott, Ph.D. Margaret is her family’s historian, and author of two books on family history. This post is the second of a two-part series; last week, Margaret memorialized her deceased brother. Bits and pieces of knowledge … Continue reading
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How to Turn Memories into Stories: The “Always” and the “Once”
By Sarah White Many people hesitate to share their personal history because they think their life isn’t “exciting enough” or they feel that they aren’t natural storytellers. But life stories isn’t always about dramatic events—it’s just as often about the … Continue reading →