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Tag Archives: Personal Essay
Misconceptions
I believed in Santa Claus. I loved Santa so much that every time I saw one, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. I wrote him letters as soon as I was capable. I dreamt of him, constructed rituals around … Continue reading
Counting Blessings
Every year at this time we stop to give thanks for all the wonderful things in our lives. I have been blessed in so many ways that it would be impossible to list them all. Every morning when I wake … Continue reading
Fascination with Trees
I can’t recall a time when I was not drawn to trees. They amaze me. Day after day they change. Imagine something that grows taller and wider at such incrementally slow pace that it is invisible to the eye. They … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, comfort, Essay, Feelings, Personal Essay, Personal Story, Thoughts, trees
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Dreams
I wish that I could say that my mother had loved me. If she had, I’d tell you about the times she held me in her lap and hugged, so tight, all while crooning soothing words. I would share the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dreams, family, Personal Beliefs, Personal Essay, Personal Story, relationships, wishful thinking
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Women Who Serve Their Country
A lot of emphasis has been placed on the #MeToo movement which brings awareness to the sexual harassment that women face in the workplace and beyond. It is a powerful movement becomes it brings to the forefront voices and concerns … Continue reading
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Tagged Essay, Kaiser Shipyards, Personal Essay, Rosie Riverter, True story
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Making Do
When I was a kid, I was aware of the fact that money seemed to be a constant concern of my dad’s. He kept a budget that went out several weeks into the future that accounted for every payment, every … Continue reading
