June 21, 2011
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Pregnant. Rhonda placed the pee stick gingerly on the sink counter, staring warily at the evidence that had appeared moments ago. She took a deep breath and tried not to cry. Pregnant. She lifted her gaze from the sink to … Continue reading
June 13, 2011
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For as long as I can remember, I have looked forward to visits to Hawaii. When I was little, my mother and I would get on a plane to Honolulu almost every summer for family reunions. She and her four … Continue reading
June 10, 2011
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Last fall, I was shopping for a fabulous diva dress at a well-known bridal chain, and the sales lady was helping me go through gown after gown after gown. Finally, curiosity got the better of her, and she asked me … Continue reading
June 9, 2011
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I have been asked to write a featured post on the website Studio 30+, which is a gathering place for bloggers over the age of 30. I think I fit in that category nicely. Anyway, as I was trying to … Continue reading
June 5, 2011
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On Friday, I spent the whole day with a famous person. Well, okay, he’s not A-list celebrity famous (my husband had never heard of him), but in the music world — the choral world, especially — he is quite well-known. … Continue reading
June 1, 2011
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Day 1 The President announced yesterday that due to the mounting energy crisis, we would all have to start rationing electricity. I think the idea was that they would wean us off electricity, but something must have gone terribly wrong. … Continue reading
May 24, 2011
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When Gaia was just a child, she and her siblings loved to dance around their father, chasing each other in wider and wider circles. She would throw stardust in her father’s face and giggle as he feigned anger, puffed up … Continue reading
May 18, 2011
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“We need to find you a boyfriend.” It was the fall of 1986. Earlier that year, the space shuttle Challenger had disintegrated 73 seconds after launch, and Halley’s comet had reached its perihelion. I was 11 years old, going on … Continue reading
May 17, 2011
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My piece, “Dark Highway,” which I posted here back in March as a part of the Indie Ink Writing Challenge, has made it to the big time! I’m a featured writer on Indie Ink today, so go over there and … Continue reading
May 9, 2011
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You think you know me, but you really don’t. My name is Ed Yin. I was born right here, in Oklahoma City. I was raised by strict parents who expected a lot from me. I was one of the only … Continue reading