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  • Scuba Diving in the Living Room

    Scuba Diving in the Living Room

    Clown feet with flippers. My ten-year-old self insisted on the flippers. One foot up, one foot down as I walked/marched, duck hopped to…
    Go to the profile of Rane Kelze
    Rane Kelze
    Apr 20, 2021
    A Dreary Day in Dresden

    A Dreary Day in Dresden

    August 19th, 2022
    Go to the profile of Jessica Lucia
    Jessica Lucia
    Jan 20, 2024
    The Provisional Jew

    The Provisional Jew

    Claiming an identity under duress
    Go to the profile of Amy L. Bernstein
    Amy L. Bernstein
    Oct 13, 2023
    Gender Perfect

    Gender Perfect

    When a writing class reveals certain truths
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    Terry Barr
    Jan 6, 2023
    Asymmetry

    Asymmetry

    Saving the best of you….for?
    Go to the profile of Diksha Singh
    Diksha Singh
    Jan 5, 2024
    Saturday Supper

    Saturday Supper

    Saturday was a work day: a quick breakfast, rummage sales, then open the store at 9:00, work till 1:00, go to the rowing club, go as a…
    Go to the profile of James Dundon
    James Dundon
    May 2, 2023
    Plant Confidence

    Plant Confidence

    I have always loved plants and nature. I’ve tried since I was a child to grow and nurture plants. Growing up on farms with large family…
    Go to the profile of Kristen Britt
    Kristen Britt
    May 19, 2023
    40 Years Out of the Closet, I Was Scared of the Plumber

    40 Years Out of the Closet, I Was Scared of the Plumber

    Happy Pride. We’re in a New World. And Sometimes, it Doesn’t Feel Safe.
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    Berengaria
    Jun 17, 2023
    I Saw George Floyd Walk Into A Coffee Shop Yesterday

    I Saw George Floyd Walk Into A Coffee Shop Yesterday

    The Apparition of George Floyd
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    Ed Fields
    Jul 21, 2023
    Always Shake Out the Baby Blanket Before You Head Out the Door

    Always Shake Out the Baby Blanket Before You Head Out the Door

    A Cautionary Tale
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    Berengaria
    Aug 7, 2023
    I’m Glad My Childhood Boogeyman is Dead

    I’m Glad My Childhood Boogeyman is Dead

    But the peace I wanted wasn’t immediate
    Go to the profile of Robin Klammer
    Robin Klammer
    May 19, 2023
    Walking The Line: I Found My Twin in Prison

    Walking The Line: I Found My Twin in Prison

    My unplanned trip to Alabama’s most notorious prison
    Go to the profile of Ed Fields
    Ed Fields
    Feb 25, 2024
    Where Needles Fear to Tread

    Where Needles Fear to Tread

    Is where angels live
    Go to the profile of Nevena Pascaleva
    Nevena Pascaleva
    Dec 16, 2022
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