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Never doubt that you can change history. You already have.

Marge Piercy



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The Art of Controlling the Skid

There is some beauty in the blur as things are changing. That smeary moment of endings and beginnings—like runners exchanging a baton—there’s always a little overlap.

You Are Not Alone

Sometimes when I am painting, I think my canvas may bow in the middle like a cheap swing set—a result of all of the layers of paint that are resting on it.

Taking Down Those Fences

You are a puzzle, my friend, a fascinating puzzle. You are one surprise after another, just like those crazy Russian nesting dolls. You’ve been clever and intricate with how you’ve bound up that heart of yours.

Meet Risky MacRiskerson

Maybe is a dark little town where the inhabitants never travel to No and never visit Yes. Even though the trip would be easy.

It’s Lucky Bastard Time

You know those moments when you’ve asked the great Unknown how your life can be better, what you can do to make a difference, how you can be the example you always…

Believing in Ghosts

I need you to hear something. That thing—that thing you’ve been dragging around, possibly for years—you know what I mean. That tipping point of shame in your life…

The Content of Softness

I think of my hard, sharp edges and my mind goes to all the people who regularly file them down —so others can approach without incident.

What Fear Whispers

Where would you be without your fear?
Your fear knows you better than the devil does. It has a unique ability to tattoo you on the inside…

And the Clock Says 4am

I’ve been waking up every morning between 4-430 for the last several months and I hate it. I’m tired. There is no reason for me to be up at the crack of ass.

so, um…valentine’s day

People change your life every day in remarkable ways. Sometimes you don’t even know enough to give them the credit.