relationships
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Small Talk That Goes Nowhere
“Hey, how are you?” “Good, and you?” “Good, thank you.” “That’s good.” *** “It’s really hot today.” “It is but I saw it was gonna rain the rest of the week.” “That’s good.” *** “Where are you from?” “New Hampshire. You?” “I’m from here.” “Oh, cool.” *** “Are your parents dead?” “No, are yours?” “Yes.”… Continue reading
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And They’re Living…
As my first year of marriage came and went, I thought it would be appropriate to share advice I’ve heard and used this year! Continue reading
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I Don’t Know What I’m Doing
I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t even know how to get to a place where I know what I’m doing. I feel my lunch in the back of my throat, lingering there, just waiting to come out. It’s making my head hurt. I finish my fourth bottle of water, so I’m not dehydrated.… Continue reading
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Fate
“Where’s Carmen?” Linda asks, coming out of Carmen’s bedroom. “She’s out with her boyfriend,” Jasmine says casually from the couch. “Again! It’s almost curfew. Dad is going to flip if she’s not back in the next hour!” Linda shouts. Jasmine shrugs her shoulders, unaffected by the situation. Linda grabs the remote and shuts the TV… Continue reading
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“Write With the Door Closed, Rewrite With the Door Open.”
I sit on the couch in our living room; the fireplace is roaring and my familiar is sitting on my lap. I’m staring at a blank screen, and I feel his eyes burning a hole through my head. This is what I write: I’m happy today. I’m warm and full, and I’m at peace with… Continue reading
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I Wish You Nothing but the Best
I wish you nothing but the best. I know you’re still confused, maybe even angry about how your life turned out, and I apologize for not listening to you complain about every little thing anymore.I miss our conversations. The way your eyes would twinkle when you talked about your theories of the universe. The way… Continue reading
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Waiting
For a text back. For a callback. For him to admit he was wrong. For you to admit no one has to be correct. Waiting for the day he decides you are more than just “casual.” Waiting for him to knock at your window at three in the morning when all the bars are closed… Continue reading
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Soulmates Lost
I remember the girl who jumped over a train with me and came running when I told her I was having suicidal thoughts. And how can I forget the girl who named her care bear after me? To the girl I forced payment out of so that she could be my friend, I am so… Continue reading
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“Hate is too strong an emotion to waste on someone you don’t like.”
Caitlin grabbed her sister’s hand as she got off the bus, and they walked home in the rain that started picking up. She picked Sophia up, covered her as best as she could, and ran two blocks home. Caitlin set her down when they got close enough. She noticed a baby blue corvette in their… Continue reading
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What She Wrote…
What She Wrote… Dear Adam, I miss you. I’m counting down the days until I get to see you again. Although, I’ve loved writing letters to you like they used to back in the day. Your mom keeps telling people you’re on a work trip, and I guess that’s easier to swallow than the truth.… Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I write fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, I love to knit, crochet, and embroider.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s traveling or just spending quality time together, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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