Tag Archives: memories

Nostalgia

At the end of a stressful day (I work on a locked inpatient unit), I play Super Mario Bros on my kids Nintendo. It takes me back to my youth, when playing with my neighbors was the happiest time in … Continue reading

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Collaborate

Collaborate with your partner to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Make beauty a priority. Treat each other with kindness. Indulge in nostalgic reflection.

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The Bright Colors He Favored’

We stood in our grandfather’s closet, five granddaughters taking in his treasures. Time advanced through the neat rows: Skinny ties replacing wider versions, oversized frames replacing sleeker ones. At the funeral we tied his silk scarves in our hair, around … Continue reading

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Down Home Cooking

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I discovered a bag of pinto beans today in my pantry that I bought eons ago. No, dry goods don’t go bad to my knowledge, but still… I decided to whip them…

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Best Date/ Worst Date

In under 250 words tell us an anecdote from the best or worst date you have ever been on- from someone who looked at themselves in the mirror the whole time (their seat was facing it, but still), to the … Continue reading

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