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Philosophy of Life: 4:00 A.M.
My father and I were sitting in his room—the one that somehow feels part bunkhouse, part…
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Charlie Melenyzer: Signs & Wonders
I never really had a shot at being normal. I grew up what I affectionately call…
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Eternal Now
There is a peculiar kind of loneliness that comes from trying to describe an experience that…
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Kindergarten Teacher
At heart, I am a kindergarten teacher. I never actually taught in a classroom, but in…
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I Know. I Know.
There’s a weird thing I’ve noticed about human beings. Also known as me too. Eventually, God…
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Fluent In Fathers
What I knew immediately was this:Mr. Maldonado was very loved. Think like a king. Not a…
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Doors That Know Their Worth
I promise the goal was not to fall in love with a pair of doors. I…
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All Too Well
My mother always said I had a creative mind. She may have had a point. She…
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One is the Lonliest Number
A Reflection On Attunement My therapist says I value “attunement.” Every time she talks about my…
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My Spirit Baby
Hey y’all. Before I tell you about my spirit baby, a little backstory. As a kid,…