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Because Personal Writing Matters
Anna Quindlen shares why personal writing matters in her book, Write for your Life with a focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic invited ‘ordinary folks’ — ‘civilians’ she calls them — to write through the isolation, disconnection, and uncertainty. Infused with stories about how everyday people use personal, often narrative,…
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When Death Comes Calling
You think you’ll know how you’ll feel when a parent dies. You can assume or make guesses based on your relationship. But really, that’s you convincing yourself you’ve got it under control. Turns out, that headspace control? It’s a farce… a lie you’re telling yourself to get through your days.…
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It Happened that Thursday
Thursday, October 19, 2017. 3:22 PM. The cheery jingle of an arriving text message caused no alarm. Just another afternoon heading home from campus. Youngest sister checking in. I glance at the phone while the car cools down. Falling below 80 degrees in October is always the hope by Floridians,…
