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Nonconformity
When did I become a threat to others? Why would someone want so desperately to take me down – from a character perspective? I know that it’s more about their own insecurity than about me personally, but it still causes Read more
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Month 12 – an anniversary of sorts
Here we are, a point no one ever expected one year ago when all of this started. So much has happened over the past year, while so much hasn’t happened as I spent twelve months effectively home full-time. A twelve-month Read more
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Month 11 – God, Grant me the serenity…
God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can; And the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting Read more
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Month 10 – a very COVID Christmas
Watching Hallmark Christmas movies this year on my fancy new smart TV got me thinking. There was a time when I thought that I wanted the big house with the white picket fence and the fancy décor (which is expanded Read more
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Month 9 – November comes
November Comes – Elizabeth Coatsworth November comes and November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate. The fires Read more
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Month 8 – the new normal, or not quite
So much has happened this month, and I could write on multiple topics. Given we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, I’m actually surprised how much happened over the past month since I came back from Minnesota. While I Read more
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Month 7 – a return to solitary confinement
I’m not sure what to write about the 7th month of the pandemic and being home full time. I flew back to California on a relatively uneventful flight from Minnesota on September 19. The car service sent the same driver Read more
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Month 6 – Fire Season and Escape
Here we are in month 6 of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was notable about this month, you ask? Well, my childhood friend came to visit with her dog so that we could explore my new city. We had a great Read more
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Month 5 – A reflection on despondency and the COVID-19 experience
This month was a struggle. Just as things seemed to be turning in the right direction, there was another spike of COVID-19 cases and deaths. It was understandable, but frustrating. People seemed to be tired of dealing with the virus, Read more
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Month 4 – Vacationing in a pandemic
A full week of vacation during a pandemic. What does one do with a week when nothing is really open and there’s nowhere to really go? Flying off to visit family or to go home to Minnesota seemed impossible. While Read more
