Tag: Story Time
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On Rugs and the Post-Racial Ideal
“I am not a rug.” My friend Jeff dropped his school bag on the floor and he plopped into the chair in front of me, his face twisted in disgust. “I’m sorry?” I said, thoroughly confused. He explained that someone had described him as “oriental” just before class. “You only use that word for objects,…
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Let’s Talk Allergies
If you have allergies, you know exactly what life living with them is like. If you don’t have allergies – I am genuinely so freaking thankful that you don’t. I wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemies. Seriously, not even that one guy…we all know who that guy is. Why? I can imagine many people…
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Health Update
Content Warning: This post is about medical procedures and includes images. Please skip if this would distress you. TLDR: For those who choose to skip – I had my gallbladder removed on Friday, and I’m recovering. Story TimeFor several weeks, I’ve been experiencing odd pangs in my abdomen and suffering from stomach upset. It would…
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My Writing Journey #1: Always Changing, Always the Same
I am not at the very start of my personal writing journey. That started long ago. I was very small, entranced by mom’s portable computer. Portable computer, not a laptop. That sucker needed a table – or the largest shelf in the home: the floor. When mom would allow it, I would haul that massive…