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Shame on It All

Shame on It All (2003 – Fiction – 320 pages) by Zaneis an adult novel (read: erotica). The story’s main characters are Harmony, Bryce, and Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucky) Whitfield, who are sisters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each … Continue reading

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Cleaning Linen

Are you cleaning the things around your house frequently enough? Test your knowledge below. And remember, these are generalities. If you live with pets, kids or other especially messy folks, you’ll probably want to intensify your cleaning game. Same goes … Continue reading

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An Envelope of Photos

I remember Mom bringing you home to our Moscow apartment, a tiny life wrapped in a white blanket. We shared a bunk bed for years. You threw yourself to the floor, a temper tantrum — Grandma wanted you to take … Continue reading

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My Sisters, Alongside Me

When my O.C.D. emerged in third grade, my two older sisters suffered alongside me. We shared a bedroom at our home near Milan. Every night, they waited as I turned the light on and off 38 times. When we drove, … Continue reading

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Beautiful Laundry

I owned a small laundromat called “The Laundromat” on Fire Island. Carol walked in with musty sheets and towels from her share house. I quoted her $48.50 (this was in 1976). “I’m from the Bronx,” she said. “I don’t pay … Continue reading

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