In the restaurant business they call it a soft opening: the tables are set, the staff is fully engaged, and…
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“Stop”
It was unfamiliar, the strong, clear inner voice that spoke so sternly to me yesterday morning as I woke up…
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Cleaning
White vinegar, Citrasolv, and water. This is my cleaning solution of choice, and cleaning, it turns out, is about all…
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Anniversary
Each morning this week, my husband and I have woken early and walked together. With our two sons back in…
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Walking
“What are you thinking?” I asked Henry. We were taking a last hike before he heads back to college tomorrow,…
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Toothache
It started on our first day at the lake, a little sensitivity on a back molar as I bit into…
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