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Save the Last Dance for Me

When the music starts, I see you dance

8h ago

I am swing dancing for the last tinme with my son. He holds my hand and raises his arm to twirl me around.

8h ago

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The Undertow is Strong

Finding the strength to stand is challenging in early grief

Nov 6

The Undertow is Strong

Nov 6

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A Resting Place Brings Unexpected Comfort in the Days of Early Grief

Fieldstone, flowers, and light

Oct 30

a green forest glade

Oct 30

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Early Grief: A First Reflection on the Loss of Our Son

When words fail me, images suffice

Oct 22

Early Grief: A First Reflection on the Loss of Our Son

Oct 22

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When I Stopped Coloring My Hair, I Started to Experience the Ageism All Around Me

It hit me when I was filling out an application for a renewed driver’s license. Eye color: Brown. Hair color: Brown. Erase that. Gray…

Dec 22, 2022

When I Stopped Coloring My Hair, I Started to Experience the Ageism All Around Me

Dec 22, 2022

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Cleaning Out the Fridge Demonstrates Our Relationship to Food

“Waste not, want not” echoes through my mind

Sep 30

Cleaning Out the Fridge Demonstrates Our Relationship to Food

Sep 30

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“One Bag of Green Olives, Please. The Big Ones”

One taste and I’m back in Mrs. Cinni’s store

Sep 30

“One Bag of Green Olives, Please. The Big Ones”

Sep 30

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I Remember Her Holding My Hand

Some things do last a lifetime

Sep 27

Hospital scene in operating theater

Sep 27

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Your Former Teacher Wants You to Know the Benefits of Expressive Writing Instead of Using AI

“Use it or lose it”

Sep 24

Your Former Teacher Wants You to Know the Benefits of Expressive Writing Instead of Using AI

Sep 24

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Internet Trolls are No Laughing Matter

Respect your gut: block and report the offender

Sep 12

Internet Trolls are No Laughing Matter

Sep 12

Michele Cambardella

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Writing more, painting more, walking more. Love to be near bodies of water, soaking up the quiet.

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