Most days I wake up in a fog of confusion, but not today.
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It was late, but my brain would simply not wind down for bed.
The sun was setting but I barely noticed the light being siphoned from the walls.
Last night, Isobel came over and sat down next to me on the couch. I pushed my laptop aside and she ...
You know when someone does something that immediately makes you feel stupid for not thinking of it? ...
A friend and I'd gotten together for coffee this morning, as we sometimes do, but it devolved into s...
Sitting in my chair by the window this morning, I put down my book and looked up. Tilting my head an...
I usually make coffee first thing in the morning. The caffeine's great but, honestly, I do it for th...
Lately, my mind's felt a bit like a tangled pair of headphones, and I've been thinking a lot about t...
I noticed two interesting things when reading this morning.
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