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Four Lives. Four Tragedies.
Two New York Times stories about suicide recently caught my attention. The first has to do with the Vessel, the 16-story staircase sculpture at Hudson Yards. Britt and I went there in June 2019, the day before WorldPride. It was closed because of rainy weather, but we were able to…
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“When Day Comes, We Step out of the Shade Aflame and Unafraid”
I studied poetry as an undergrad, but I haven’t given it much thought since graduation.1 I think the last book of poetry I bought was by Walt Whitman at a museum in 2005. It’s probably yellowing now in storage next to books by Shakespeare and Sharon Olds. But, today, my…
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Remembering Our Last Trip to D.C.
All the news out of Washington, D.C., reminds me of the last trip the Complimentary Spouse and I took to the nation’s capital. We participated in the National Pride March and caught up with some friends and family members. Here’s a quick review: While the 2017 trip to Washington was…
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“Where Words Fail, Music Speaks.”
I’m struggling to find the words to describe how happy I am to be an American today. This passionate rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner reflects my newly restored pride. My mom texted me to say she loved Lady Gaga’s performance but “her dress was over the top.” My response: “What…
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The Four Questions Will Preserve, Protect, and Defend the Constitution of the United States
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is decked out for the inauguration in a USA T-shirt, tie-dye Pride Lightning cap, Pride rainbow socks, regular ol’ jeans, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave is feeling optimistic. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave will see his country make a…
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Five Hours Till the Inauguration
A haiku: Please, please, please, please, please.Please let nothing bad happen.Please, please, please, please, please.
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2020: The Year in Doggos
This has been an exciting year for Lucy the Wonderpup and Linus the Quarantine Canine. In January, we rescued Linus from a shelter in Ruskin. Lucy has proven herself to be a loving and patient big sister. Linus is a rambunctious little rascal. Because of Covid, we’ve been able to…
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The Four Questions Would Like to Talk to You About Your Vehicle’s Extended Warranty
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a Mascotte T-shirt, jeans, boring ol’ tube socks, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave is feeling ambitious. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave is going to attempt to make a fancy dinner for the Complimentary Spouse tonight. What is…
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What Have the Four Questions Done for Me Lately?
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is sporting a rainbow Walt Disney World ringer T-shirt, jeans, tube socks, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave is cautiously optimistic. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave thinks this will be a calm workweek, but he knows it only takes one…
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Reflecting on MLK’s Words
It is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and it’s impossible to overstate how much this social activist did to advance equality and human rights in the United States. As an English major, one of the things I admire most about MLK is how he crafted clear and compelling messages. His actions are…
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