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The Eulogy

So much hides behind such a small word – Dad. The man was many things. I could say that he was kind as a dad should be because he never lost his temper, throwing full glasses against the wall leaving the shard-filled mess for someone else to clean up. Instead, he left his work problems…

Life’s nines

In the book of my life, if phases do indeed conform to nine year cycles, a couple culminate for me in 2021. My recent phases are loosely shaped and overlapping and messy. They have been frought with heavy hardship but also hold the lightness of joy and earned growth. Some moments were a thick, sticky…

There is no end

You know, when I was diagnosed with an ovarian cancer relapse, of course it was upsetting, but I also felt prepared because I thought I knew what was coming.

Coronavirus is a Trojan Horse

As in Helen’s time, when her gates opened to receive the mighty trophy horse, she got more than she bargained for. Coronavirus is not that different – because while you think it’s just about your physical health…

Boredom

I have a tiny bit of a hard time declaring boredom out loud. In childhood, it elicited boring suggestions from an annoyed adult but I’m a lot better with it now because I actually know what I mean, and the word boredom doesn’t measure up.

A series of selfies

During the coronavirus lock down, I used the one topic that I had easy access to – myself.

Travelling through history

The gentle rain outside signals it’s time to delve, and through my eyelashes that merge against the minimal light, the wet green outdoors takes me back in time.

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