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Bus Stop

Driving home from school today I spotted a friend supervising at her school’s bus stop, waiting for the yellow dog to come and pick up her kids. The students were doing teen things: laughing, dancing, arms and legs this way and that, teasing, packs swinging, smiles, playful rough housing. Smiles from them and her. From a […]

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You have the right to remain silent

In our society, how are you doing should be answered with fine. Most don’t want to go into the technicalities of how you really feel, especially if it’s bad. It’s just a standard greeting. Answer honestly, sometimes, and your statement will be chuckled off like rain off a sloped roof. You get one answering sentence. […]

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Alternate Universe

Don’t tell me there are no accidents, when the only reason we live is the fact that ice (through an incredible metamorphosis) is lighter than waterallowing earth to support life.  Alternate Universe In another universe you crossed the street successfully. I held out my hand and you grasped  it. That other place must (exist) relatively […]

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