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My Problem With the Universe
By Patricia LaPointe, originally published on Medium What’s this? The universe sent me a gift? There was supposed to be only one. The universe decided two would be better. Susan was expected. Jennifer was the gift. The universe must not … Continue reading
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Upcoming workshops & events in Madison
This morning, my “Upcoming Workshops” email went out to the mailing list I’ve compiled over the years from people who have attended my workshops and talks. I thought I’d share that info here, as well. Everything I have on the … Continue reading
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The Company of Cats
Maisie is anxious. Maisie is old. She has confused her days and nights. Well, being a cat, she is probably right on schedule, so it’s really my days and nights she has mixed up I’ve never been a particularly good … Continue reading
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I Meet a Masked Man on a Bus and We Attend a Museum Movie
By Nancy Levinson I am sitting on a front seat reserved for the elderly trying to catch a read of a few paragraphs at the red lights. At Wilshire and Greenley a man boards, and although he’s not elderly, sits … Continue reading
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Follow the Naked Guy (Part 3 of 3)
By Joshua Feyen Click here to read the first two posts in this three-part story. I stopped to ask Jay about his time in the Hotel. We walked for a while in silence, and then he shared how frustrated he … Continue reading
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Follow the Naked Guy (Part 2 of 3)
By Joshua Feyen Click here to read the first post in this three-part story. I explored a couple more hotel rooms, rifled through a suitcase full of trinkets and more letters, climbed into a wardrobe and discovered it had a … Continue reading
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Follow the Naked Guy (Part 1 of 3)
By Joshua Feyen We arrived at 7:30 p.m. for our 8 o’clock entry, and shivered in line for 20 minutes on a dark and wintry New York City side street in Chelsea. The line moved, and we were grateful to … Continue reading
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Oh, Christmas Tree
By Faith Ellestad Yes, it’s that most wonderful time of the year. I know this because it’s cold, its December, and the neighbors have thoughtfully left clues-festive bow-bedecked evergreen swags festoon one’s porch railing, and another’s orange Halloween lights had … Continue reading
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Not Always Bah Humbug
By Patricia LaPointe “Grandma, it’s time to light the tree.” “Hang on there, Charlie. We’re missing two things.” “Oh, we forgot the angel! But I don’t think there’s anything else.” “Hmm, I think there’s something we need that’s pretty important … Continue reading
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AWOL
By Suzy Beal I write, it’s what I do. But recently, I went AWOL. Absent without leave. I closed the door to my writing studio and walked away. My schedule hasn’t changed for the past eleven years. I shut myself … Continue reading
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