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Archives for March 2009

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Thoughts, Prayers, and Donations for Hollis Hawthorne

This story–coming to me through the Burning Man community–has so touched me, I wanted to get it out to my network. It’s a story of endurance, faith, love, and the strong power of community. Please pass this on to your…

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For the Thousandth Time

And here again is another rewrite. According to all my teachers, writing is 80% rewrite! After I was laid off from my six-figure job, I became a maid. I’d spent the prior years as a consultant, lunching and dining at…

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How Do I Say Nicely that I Think You are the Biggest Loser?

One of the Brians I dated asked if I would save him a dance at this huge Burner party on Friday. Here is our email exchange. Brian: cool! should be fun. save me a dance? Me: Absolutely! Brian, I have…

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Shopping for a Baby!

Loyal readers will know I’ve been in search of a puppy for a couple years now.  It’s not a good time.  It’s a recession.  I can’t afford doggy daycare or a daily walker.  It’s just not smart.  But I promised…

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