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Letters from the War: Anniversaries

My father died 25 years ago today. It’s Father’s Day. All my life my birthday flirted with Father’s Day, landing … Continue reading Letters from the War: Anniversaries

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Give Me a Sign

The strangest thing happened last night as I was pouring water into the Christmas tree stand, having once again managed … Continue reading Give Me a Sign

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365 Days: Life After Death

Spring was busting out. Leaves were popping into being around chartreuse flowers that dripped from branches of big leaf maples. … Continue reading 365 Days: Life After Death