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two mothers, three children
I don’t miss my living mother. Not this year, anyway. I look at this picture and delight in her and my daughter’s goofiness, just as I did when I held…
May 13
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belly
I had a singular but glorious conversation recently. I regret it was not longer. In this conversation, two mantras were presented to me. There was not…
Jan 23
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some words about sinead
I am actually not sure where to begin . . . Perhaps she is no more than a famous death to you, but I am starting to realize that my thoughts and…
Aug 4, 2023
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spoon
I was born, into a spoon. The bowl holds my name. I was spooned by a man, as he let go his body. Gender and choice mean I dollop myself. I am supposed…
Jun 25, 2023
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i carry a father
You bore me into your absence. At 52, I see you as clearly as one might. The oldest son of an abusive, alcoholic father. You carry his name, and his…
Jun 18, 2023
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my lover is going on a pilgrimage
I met a man whose North Star had just extinguished. It shone brightly for decades, guiding him as close to self as a star might provide. This man, he…
Apr 5, 2023
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table for one, please
I have been so blessed by my intimate relationships. Married twice. Grieved both divorce and death. Partners that became better friends. One that became…
Mar 3, 2023
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the carry
This photo recently appeared in my social media memories. Next year will mark a decade since I first dared step in front of a professional photographer…
Feb 28, 2023
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