Category: memoriam
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Stream of Consciousness
J.D. Salinger Dies at 91. R.I.P. I survived the miseries of high school by being schmartsy. It helped that my dark period in literacy (marked by Sweet Valley Kids, Twins, and Babysitter’s Club) hit me when I was 9. When I entered high school at 14, not wanting to call attention to myself, and finding…
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What are you thankful for this 2009?
For the most part, I’m thankful for surviving. I made pretty difficult decisions in the past several months, and while I’ve had to suffer socially and financially for these changes, it could have been worse. I am thankful for very new experiences. This has been a “Yes I can!” year for me – I’ve taken…
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Justice for the Maguindanao Massacre
For those who haven’t been following the news – Maguindanao Death Toll Climbs to 57. There is never an excuse for violence. Never. Those war lords must be brought down and justice must be served. Also, while reading this headline, I recalled a quote from the TV movie, Nuremburg, “Lack of conviction is the root…
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In the Doorway to Paradise
Picture taken from Transition Culture Last week, My Mom’s friend was found dead in her hotel room in Tibet. When Mom immediately relayed the news to me, I asked, “You’re kidding, right?” “Why would I joke about that?!” Mom shrieked. “Well since Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, a lot of death hoaxes are going around.”…
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A Brand New Day
Say hello to my little friend… I have been reconnecting with an old, dear friend on AOL, who referred me to Madi Ju’s photography and her “e-famous” Love Diary. I was so moved by the honesty and intimacy of the diary, I got inspired to start my own. To start, I got myself a new…