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To the Letter
An appreciation of the ancient pairing of pen and paper. I have carefully saved every single letter I’ve received since I was a child, and a rough draft for every letter I sent out before I was too...
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How to Lose Friends and Irritate People
I like social media. It connects me to people I would never see in person, but who enrich my life through our digital society. That said, I am sometimes made ill by the behavior I see online- the vile...
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
Every once in awhile, I get to witness a piece of performing art that really works. All the parts are there- the performer fully synthesizes the work and effectively conveys its beauty and purpose....
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Mother’s Amnesia
How Second Children and Golden Nostalgia are Made When you are pregnant with your first child, women of a grandmotherly age tell you to treasure each moment because it is the best time of your life. I...
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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends.
I had a terrible morning with the children. The youngest is sick and cried. The eldest threw a full bore tantrum. The middle child, typically, said not a word and got ready for school. After dropping...
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Grinching on Christmas Lists
Are written lists of material wants ever a good idea? Hot Swede’s family is a Christmas list family. After Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law asks for gift ideas for everyone. This is the way it has always...
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Pharmaceutical Grade Solitude
The Value of a Good Time Out December was a nightmare. It always is. Thus, the complete lack of postings here. We have been musicians our whole adult lives and December is busy season for anyone who...
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