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On photographs, faces, and saying goodbye to all that — For John, and for everyone else I couldn’t say goodbye to. Every year from when I was three till sixteen, we had picture day at my school, usually on a morning when the sun wasn’t too harsh and none of the sections had too many exams. When it was our…

So, everywhere I go on Medium, people are abandoning this great platform! What’s going on? Before I jump to any conclusions about Medium, let me tell you, it’s just so convenient to post stuff here. It calls you out to write your story or whatever it’s in your head here…

Memories are powerful. They can bring us great joy, but also deep sadness.

All brides wear white. At least that’s what I thought until I saw photos of non-Western weddings. Red wedding dresses are stunning!! — Some people follow traditions like it’s THE LAW! But I say traditions are man-made and most people make them up as they travel along life’s highway. Often communities have followed a tradition for centuries and they have no idea how it started or why they can’t ignore it!

My sense of security and safety should come from within — I knew in 2012 that I was leaving my job. It took another five years to revisit the idea of leaving. I finally had the courage to walk away last year. I loved my job. But I also knew that there was no more room for personal or career growth…

feels like an obstruction when it isn’t — I’m real annoyed with myself for posting late at night and only writing every other day due to stress in present life circumstances. Not detailing those things here for privacy reasons. Trouble with Medium isn’t the cause just the mountain that should be simple enough to engage uphill with for…

Strange happenings in the life of your favorite writer. — Thursday, June 1, 2023 Yesterday afternoon an errand to run and get mouse traps turned into a 4-hour jaunt around the neighborhood. Although, instead of a cul-de-sac we’re managing the urban landscape around us. That’s what we get for moving to an apartment complex 10 minutes away from downtown. …

What would you tell yourself if you had the chance? — Ever wished you could go back in time to give yourself some tips? What would you say? Dear Julian, I hope this letter finds you well and happy. …

We All Want a Home — As I entered the incredible Medium Universe, I thought, why bother with publications? I can simply post a story under my name. Write, edit, tag, and publish. Done. Soon I realized – that‘s not a good idea. Not because so many pros here say you get more traffic with publications…