She plays in our kitchen, toddling on the tile floor with a tennis ball in her hand, her diapered rear providing a soft cushion when she miscalculates, topples over. This sweet girl is full of wonder, full of joy and light and fun. She explores her world, curious and alive, and she knows she is … Continue reading "If We Close Our Borders, the Terrorists Win"
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When Darkness Prevails
I tuck myself into a corner of the couch, my computer on my lap. The fire dances in the wood stove, flickering and waving, mesmerizing, and for a moment, I am lost in a world of violet and gold. A cat curls behind me, her purr rumbling in my ear. Our black lab lies sprawled on … Continue reading "When Darkness Prevails"
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