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Author Archives: Marijean
Want Some Salsa With that Chip on your Shoulder?
I get weirdly compulsive when I’m busy, or when stress overwhelms me. When my brother-in-law lay dying in a hospital, I cleaned closets till the wee hours of the night. When my kids were little, I counted. Steps up the … Continue reading
The Dot on the I is a Smiley: On Turning 44
I’m not a smiley dotter of the letter “i.” I’m not a smiley dotter of anything, really. Partly, only out-dotted by the word Beijing, my first name has plenty of dots, thank you. They don’t need embellishment. Reflecting on my … Continue reading
You Probably Already Know This, But I Wrote a Book
Last fall, I spent some time sitting in a chair with my laptop, writing a book. That’s a good thing for someone who’s feeling a little under the weather to do. I always wanted to write a book, but was … Continue reading
Lincoln Land, Save me a Horseshoe
You guys. You guys! I am taking my Gentleman Farmer home to meet my parents. It’s high time he met them, (and they met him) and I’m looking forward to giving him the Tour of my Childhood sites. We’ll go in … Continue reading
On Forgiveness and Moving On
I met a woman recently who was in the midst of a difficult divorce when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Given the circumstances, and while their relationship is not ideal, they’ve tabled the divorce. AND — you won’t … Continue reading