Monthly Archives: November 2025

my first memory of witnessing grief

i’ve always been afraid of grief, afraid that if i let myself cry, i wouldn’t be able to stop crying. i dredged up a memory of being 3 years old and witnessing my parents dealing with the situation, where a … Continue reading

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what new neighbors taught me

about 6 years ago, i got a new neighbor whose thinking & behavior was so different than mine, that i viewed her with almost disdain. over the course of the next year i was surprised at how much arrogance i … Continue reading

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my dec 21, 2012 experience

a friend and i drove to a small provincial park which borders the city where we live. while the view from the parking spot was lovely, we decided to hike the short (but steep) distance to the 360 degree lookout … Continue reading

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