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Adele and the Married Woman

You know what is cute? Babies who love Adele. Cute, right? You know what is odd? Married women, ostensibly happily married women, who love Adele. Seriously, folks. Adele’s music is beautiful, but it is the sort of music that requires … Continue reading

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Advent? What Advent

I needed Advent this year. Of course I need it every year, but this year I needed the peace and preparation in a way that is made clear precisely because one lacks peace and preparation. I was not too concerned about that, though. … Continue reading

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I am thankful 7/18/2010

For vegetables. Especially abundant, inexpensive summer produce. For books. And lovely libraries. For clothes drying racks. Saving money and the environment? Yes, please.

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Gross Fertility

I believe that human fertility is simply wonderful. A woman’s reproductive cycle is a beautiful thing. I am extremely comfortable with my own body and have no qualms reading stories about other’s bodies involving birth, surgery, wounds, etc. But I … Continue reading

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Self-perception and Goals

Two months ago I decided to see how long it would take me to run a mile. I have always been more of a slow and steady kinda girl. In the past I would run 5-6 miles on week days … Continue reading

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My Pill Usage

Guest Post by Trena.  I am really thankful for Trena’s decision to write about the pill in a way that most people never consider. When I was a senior in high school, my period got really out of hand. For several … Continue reading

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Memory

I realized this morning that I should write more about life because otherwise I simply will not remember it. Totally cliche, yes? But it was quite real for me at 6:00 this morning as I lay in bed trying to … Continue reading

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John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist had a most difficult office to fulfil; that of rebuking a king. Not that it is difficult for a man of rude arrogant mind to say a harsh thing to men in power,—nay, rather, it is … Continue reading

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Rings and Things

I am in a coffee shop and the four men at the table across from me have repeatedly grabbed my attention. The three middle-aged (perhaps on the line of retirement) men and one young man are discussing relationships and rings. … Continue reading

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Considering My Environment: Drying Hair

I have not been online much for the past few weeks. I wish that I could say that was due to the fact that I was abstaining from wasting electricity. Alas, the explanation is far more mundane and, well, less … Continue reading

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