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Stories

I believe in stories, in polka dots, and in the redemptive power of a hot cup of tea. I think that life is often hard, and frequently messy, and always worth it. I like the rain. I have faith in … Continue reading

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Not In my Zip Code

This article Michigan says 38 underperforming public schools could close simply made me want to scream. So much stood out for me, but the elephant in the print was “Twenty-five of the schools targeted for closure are in Detroit, a … Continue reading

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Criticism Does Not Kill

I  always want to create something that speaks to the heart of the reader. Writing is a process of discovery. Sometimes you don’t know what you know. You may know it but have no idea how it fits together. What … Continue reading

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Thankful

Comical Explanation  

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Journaling

She also relied on her faith. “Writing in my journal daily was my way of talking to God,” she says. “Even if I only wrote one word, I could go back and reflect on it. That helped me see things … Continue reading

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