dailyprompt
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The One That Got Away…
My first crush started in the first grade and lasted the better part of fifteen years. His name was Christopher, and we became fast friends when I punched a boy in the nose for bullying Chris on the playground. (I’ve never been able to abide bullies. To this day, I still intercede when I see… Continue reading
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Judy Blume Lied 😂
I was obsessed with Judy Blume as a young adolescent. I enthusiastically read every book she ever wrote; but, I identified most with Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret. It’s the story of a sixth grade girl fumbling her way through puberty and attempting to define her own faith. (I know that Lionsgate recently… Continue reading
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Puff, Puff, I Ain’t Givin’ It Up!
I vape like a dragon, smoke curling from the left side of my mouth or spouting from my nostrils — always tinged with the barest scent or flavor of vanilla. I am aware that this sounds a bit absurd and slightly immature; but, bear with me. The First Habit to Go Left Me Seeing Hell-Hounds… Continue reading
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This Isn’t the Time to Unplug: Stay Informed
Right now, I don’t think we — as a nation — can afford to “unplug.” We’re facing unprecedented times in American politics; and now, more than ever, it is our responsibility to stay as informed as we possibly can. For instance, in light of Donald Trump’s recent thirty-four felony convictions many people are asking, “Can… Continue reading
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Leave the Leavers, Keep the Keepers
When it comes to friendship there are actually two tandem qualities that I value most: loyalty and show-upedness (that’s right, I’m calling “show-upedness” a word, deal with it); but, I’ve had to temper my expectations of these qualities over time. I Didn’t Learn It Right I grew up in a military household; so, loyalty was… Continue reading
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Hoping to Someday See Footprints
The short, uncomplicated answer to this question is, “Not really, no.” The more comprehensive answer is that my faith is very idiosyncratic. It’s been complicated by personal history and experience, becoming much more nuanced and ambiguous over time. This is Man’s Law, Not God’s I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church. I even attended… Continue reading