In my family, we light candles. Often a rite, sometimes a figurative nod. In either case, what results is something far greater than light. “I will light a candle for you,” we say. But with those words, we really mean,… Read More ›
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The Moment Before
58 minutes … Like whitespace in a painting, I can feel my heart rest. Anticipation. How many Nintendo games did I unwrap at Christmas as a kid? God, I was spoiled. I was lucky. But I enjoyed it. It wasn’t… Read More ›
In Memory of My Sister (Two Years)
The world’s greatest poet couldn’t tell you what the last two years meant to me. The best photographer couldn’t paint a picture to show you how that time lived through me. Even I, the person with the view and ear… Read More ›
Tanks Giving
It’s been a week since I set the alarms to put the Turkeys in the ovens (two alarms, three Turkeys, and two ovens). Instead of ranting about jet-lag, crowded trains, and the return to work letdown, I thought I’d re-post… Read More ›