What’s the story behind your nickname? My mother named me after my aunt. When they were both young kids, my aunt saved my mother from drowning. I believe that thereafter, my mother not only felt indebted to her but also felt a lot of respect towards her. To […]
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? I’m currently recuperating from surgery. I’m supposed to be happy to have some time off from work. Which I am. I’m supposed to be making the most of this time. Which I don’t whether I am or not, as […]
Which activities make you lose track of time? Losing track of time is such an easy thing to do nowadays. Or in actuality, it has always been easy to lose track of time. When you’re first in love. When you have a newborn. When you start a new […]
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. These are my truths: I love my son unconditionally I try my best to be non-judgmental I don’t give up Insects love my blood Dogs rule I am good at my job Mysteries are good for the mind, body, […]
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? I’m going to say something and then backtrack. I’m so lucky to have been to eat so many different cuisines and to have tasted so many great dishes. And, these great dishes have been from across the United States and […]
What to make of random events and sightings? Shrug. Accept them. Give them meaning. Discount them. My mom believed everything had meaning. Everything was a symbol. For everything, there was a sign. I used to laugh at her propensity for uber-symbolism. However, I was steeped in it. And, […]
What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? I’m not a hoarder. However, I readily admit that I have some clothes, shoes, and handbags that I’ve had for decades. I suppose I’m lucky, in a sense, that those items not only have lasted so long […]
Describe one of your favorite moments. Even in the dark times, there are bright moments. And in the brightly lit moments, there are brilliant moments. You just have to be aware enough to capture them. You also have to pocket those moments into your memory bank so that […]
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Just a few weeks ago, I lamented about the fact that I haven’t read a book in a long time. I used to devour books. In my early twenties, I used to go second-hand book shoppong for […]
You You are brightness You are luminous You are twilight You are sorrow You are a shining star You are a stomach knot You are a full moon You bring levity You are love You are a never-ending strobelight You are loved You are my sunrise You are […]
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