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stair master

tonight my teacher was demonstrating a new way to climb up and down stairs without tumbling down. if you say the words left or right to the corresponding foot as it is moving, this will greatly reduce the chances of missteps. And when … Continue reading

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uplift

whenever i ride the train this week, i fall heavily into this book that, for whatever reason totally engrosses me. or engulfs me. i become oblivious to everything and everyone else around me. i forget about what came before and … Continue reading

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future life

in a future life, i hope to not be living in a past life. unless it’s a good one that i somehow missed because i was not paying nearly enough attention.  

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mildly anxious

i saw this doctor yesterday to see if there was anything that could be done about the tinnitus that has plagued me for 18 years, starting at a Wilco concert at a small club in Seattle and ringing on and … Continue reading

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forget the feet you’ve left behind. they will not follow you.

my feet have this habit of falling asleep on aeroplanes. they are the only parts of me that do not suffer from chronic insomnia. they are not sleep-deprived in any sense of the word. they take pride in their somnolence. … Continue reading

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this year’s performance

nothing happened. nothing happened at all. i’m trying to recall the last moment when something happened, but i think i have to rewind to 24 hours ago when i sat next to you at a theater for the first time … Continue reading

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9 straight days

what does it mean if you have the bass line from Dear Prudence playing in your head non-stop for 9 straight days? is this something to be concerned about? is there someone i should call? is this the glimmer, the … Continue reading

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a call

I’ve been searching for you. But you are not easily found. I thought I heard you here, I imagined your voice pinging out to me. The words were too distant but I could tell from the texture, the timbre, this … Continue reading

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old relationship about our relationship*

*The title for this post was my iPhone’s translation of my voice speaking the words: why are relationships all about power? why is power all about relationships? i asked you first. but i asked you second. but i don’t really … Continue reading

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elevator/escalator speech

what is the difference between an elevator speech and an escalator speech? i can’t quite figure this out. i guess in an elevator speech, you are supposed to present this idealized synopsis of your accomplishments with the intent of making … Continue reading

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unveiled

i am finding that the best way to get through stressful situations is to just say thank you to everybody you encounter. even if there is no real context. take today, for example, the only 2 words I have uttered … Continue reading

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my not-secret secret

this is just a secret between you and me. so please don’t tell anyone. i’ve been offered a job in another part of the country and i’ve been either wrestling with the decision, or trying to distract myself from the … Continue reading

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Gavotte

the blank blog screen terrifies me these days. i can’t even look it in the eye. i’m not sure what i can put into it. the drain is clogged. the plunger is ineffective. i can’t afford a plumber, and if … Continue reading

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elsewhere

i am gradually learning that not only can i brush my teeth while standing on one foot, but that it is totally acceptable. it took forever to realize that. i’m not sure why. i decided to take advantage of not … Continue reading

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Still from a video I will hopefully one day finish

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