Personal Essay
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The Young Man in the Third Row
While researching my family history, an unexpected college yearbook photograph brought back memories of a difficult, uncertain time—and the people who helped me find my…
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The House Without a Front Wall
A dreamlike childhood memory of my mother, my father’s warm hand, and a house where everyone seemed to be waiting for us.
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Mono Que Habla
I haven’t posted in a while. The world is wobbly. My younger brother Carlos passed away a few weeks ago, and our dog Lucky died…
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I’ve Got a Towel in My Pants & I’m Not Afraid to Use It!
A radiation appointment, a quick grocery stop, and one very unexpected souvenir. Sometimes the only thing to do is laugh.
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The Battle Nobody Wins
A reflection on how disagreement becomes hostility, and why putting down our verbal stones may be the first step toward understanding.
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Well That’s a Bummer…
It’s something we all know is coming but not usually when or how. Despite that we aren’t always ready for the words. Today I found…
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Where Do We Go from Here?
A reflection written in 2022 on our fragile shared home, the costs of division, and what humanity could accomplish by working together.
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