Avoiding grief only makes things worse.
Derek MacDonald
Derek MacDonald is a former outdoor educator working in tech. In addition to writing and editing narrative nonfiction, he likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. Derek currently lives in Burlington, VT. You can learn more about him at www.derekmacdonald.com.
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