Somewhere between flattery and glorification, I watched the shell of a coconut, a strong, resistant, carefully fronted facade break open to reveal a tender vulnerability, clinging on to a resilient shell of grandeur and hardiness– a tender vulnerability that offered a delightful sweetness that reminded consumers of the bliss that followed blood and sweat. Somewhere […]
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“Epic Friendships” is one of the March Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. You recommend the books you like. The ones you love, you keep to yourself. Your favorite books are filled with stories about friendship. You like the idea of everlasting, all-conquering bonds of love. You find that […]
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“The distance is nothing when one has a motive.” —Jane Austen We are supposed to stay connected. We create meaningful relationships with people from far away, and then we try to stay in touch through social media and Skype — maybe a smoke signal or two, as long as they translate to 140 characters or less. […]
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