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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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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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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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The Birdcage: Some Thoughts 25 Years Later
I have been thinking about The Birdcage, the 1996 film starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, since someone mentioned it at work a few days ago. I hadn’t reflected on the film since it came out 25 years ago, and I was surprised to realize how much I resent it…
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On Your Marks …
“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” — John “The Penguin” Bingham Since the last iteration of the Daily Dave, I have lost quite a bit of weight and taken up running. I’m slower, heavier, and less coordinated than most runners…
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I Want to Forge a New Path
One of the most frustrating challenges in my life has been figuring out where I fit into the professional world. I left college hoping to make a mark as a reporter, and was fortunate enough to leave that career path for a position in professional services before newspapers caved in.1…
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