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Sleeping
I don’t. Sleep, that is. I used to, once upon a time, in those days when the word “bedtime” actually meant something. I don’t see the clock at home anymore. 10:30 was always my favorite time. There would be a book in my hand, glowing with the warm light of the lamp on my nightstand, Continue reading
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Falling
Running low on sleep and time. In the quiet hours of morning, as I ease back into consciousness, I remind myself that it was worth it, it was worth it. I pace the lines of cars. Of course there are no parking spaces. I climb onto the bus, a welcome relief for my high-heel-clad feet, Continue reading
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Enjoying
What small pleasures did you discover this year? This question lends itself to listing, but I’d rather not. A list can’t do justice to that little park I found back in September, with the old tree and a perfect patch of grass – just right for cat naps in the pause of another busy day, wind and Continue reading
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Eating
Where did you spend your money this year? Mashed potatoes with the mushroom gravy Chinese takeout Pizza Beer Largest pot of spaghetti Soup (vegetarian) Bread Macaroni from a box Wine. Bottles on bottles. Cake A general principle: That food carries friends closer A glass or three in good company Can do more than many church Continue reading
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Revising
A collection of small and swiftly moving moments Continuous and undefined If uncertain memory serves me right A stretching thread of do-overs Could scarcely suffice to mend The many moth-holes I create Have created Will create. Continue reading
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Starting
In an effort to force myself to write on more topics than just those that appeal to my own sense of melodrama, I’ve signed myself up for Project Reverb. So for better or worse, off we go. Where did you start 2014? A room full of people. It was a party, one of the first Continue reading
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Quoting
A non-traditional favorite of mine: Snow By Sleeping at Last The branches have traded their leaves for white sleeves All warm-blooded creatures make ghosts as they breathe Scarves are wrapped tightly like gifts under trees Christmas lights tangle in knots annually Our families huddle closely Betting warmth against the cold But our bruises seem to Continue reading
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Thanksgiving
A most blessed Thanksgiving, but not in the usual way. I woke up to coffee and hugs and cinnamon rolls. I am grateful for how my family loves me and treats me with kindness and grace-filled consideration; I’m so beautifully surrounded by welcoming warmth. And as this day draws to a close, I bask in the details Continue reading
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Running
As each foot, clad in the absurdly neon shoes, rolls into another stride, I shuffle my thoughts and feelings into order, cleaning house and clearing space. With deep sighs and measured movements I pick up the problems and stressors, dust them off, and carefully put them on the shelf. The iPod serves less as a soundtrack Continue reading
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Noticing
November clouds sidle across my window Blanched gold Warms my face Meets my eyes Which dare to gaze long The sting accenting the transience Coaxing me to hurry but slowly Colors painted in contrast onto sky and trees Overwritten with the music of peace Cadences of longing and fulfillment. Holy, holy, holy, My only response. Continue reading
About Me
I’m Stephanie – a perpetual student and aspiring hobbit. I love language, literature, and theology. I’m happiest when surrounded with good food, good company, and things that grow.
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