Month: October 2011
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The Siege
I’ve been more than a little ill with an apparent case of food poisoning. I say “apparent” because I cooked the dinner that Lance and I ate, but he suffered no ill effects while I ended up in the ER after my body began its siege, attempting to void itself of every trace of the…
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Lost
Every family has one. The lost sheep, the one who just can’t get it right, get happy, the one perpetually heading in the wrong direction. He refuses your good counsel. He listens to no one but himself. After all this time, he should have his shit together. Yes. You’re right. But self-sabotage, self-absorption, plain old…
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For a change — Life!
It’s been a ridiculous year. First my mother died. Then my brother-in-law’s sister. Then my cousin. And three weeks ago, my cat. My cat! This is not going to be a “Woe is me” petulant post, if you’re worried — but damn. So, just when you think you just can’t catch a break, life upsets…
Marie Gauthier 