Category Archives: Communication

Mother’s Day Reality Check

PrintMe – admiring the bright orange of Costa’s freshly squeezed orange juice: “Wow, I love this color. I want to live in a house in Mexico this color. Wanna live with me in Mexico?” Costa – “When?” Me – “I … Continue reading

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Boys, Moms & Wombs

PrintI occasionally get into fairly extreme levels of anemia. This does not make for a super interesting topic and is not the subject of this story, but rather, the background. Last night, I was really low. So low that I … Continue reading

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The Dalai Lama & the Gas Station

PrintLast Saturday, we watched the movie “I AM,” at the Center. A room full of people focused on the idea that “we are one” and that “tiny acts of kindness” are what it takes (this from the Dalai Lama). I … Continue reading

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On Listening

PrintMost days, I climb the 55 stairs to the Center without even thinking about it. Several times. Some of these times while carrying bags of stuff. And I dance. And I walk Roxy, and I don’t use my couch for … Continue reading

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Sweet American Confusion

PrintI remember the first time it happened. It was at Denny’s, I think. I was 14 or so and spending a summer in Manhattan. The waitress brought me my stack of pancakes and said “here you go, honey.” I was … Continue reading

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