Central Asian Transitions
My family began our sojourn in Central Asia in 1985. We were three then: my husband, my almost 2-year-old son and I. English teachers…
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November Skies Ch. 13: Confrontation
There were a couple minutes of frantic silence as they made their way through the streets, away from the university and toward a street…
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Resilience Amidst the Temporary – Chasing Rootedness During Transition
Now, where did I pack my blue athletic shorts? Was it the green duffel or the gray one? I rummage for some minutes more…
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Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, “13th”, and Looking Back at Black History Month 2017
Looking back at the month of February, I want to pay tribute to what has been a particularly impactful Black History Month for me. What…
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Book Review: One Small Step or How a Trans Am, Smashed Thumb, and the God of the Universe Saved Our Family by Rick Rekedal
My friends and I like to throw around the phrase, “You can’t write that.” This is usually in reference to some crazy event or…
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To Sweet Anna on Her 72nd Mother’s Day – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
I’ve had my eyes on you for most of my life. I’ve witnessed you work hard for yourself with others in mind. All are…
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Life Saver – A Poem By Sylvia Syms
Required to avoid you and all look-a-likes Lefties with a good Mud slinging arm Refusing to be winched From my good space All ringers…
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