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JUDGE THE COVER, MISS THE BOOK
Just when I think I’m seeing things clearly, I get thrown a curve ball. As I enter the produce section of Trader Joe’s, there is a man fondling the bananas. Yes, fondling. He eventually pulls off only one. I’m intrigued. His clothes are ill fitting and shabby and the seat of his trousers seems oil… Read more
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KICK UP YOUR HEELS!
They say the #1 fear most people have is public speaking, but I’m not sure that’s true. I think the deeper fear is of standing out in a crowd whether vocally or visually. Many let their fear of embarrassment overshadow their chance for joy. Drawing no attention to yourself elicits neither positive nor negative feedback. It can… Read more
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BE MY VALENTINE?
Today has been my favorite holiday since I was 5. That year, I was skipped into 1st grade the week before Valentine’s Day. My new teacher had stapled big red hearts across the bulletin board, each one bearing our names. I didn’t know any of my classmates yet and they didn’t know me. However, I… Read more
AGEFULLY AGING 