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Mindy Levine I’m trying to recover from a writing injury. This is a slow process. At first, I didn’t realize what kind of injury I had sustained. I thought maybe I had hyperextended my creative muscle and sprained my imagination. I tried healing my injury by feeding it rich nourishing stories, but I couldn’t get it back … Read more
Hans Solo has a bad feeling. He’s setting off on a wild, dangerous impetuous adventure, and things could go wrong. People could get hurt. Lives could be lost. The resistance could fail. But there is too much at stake. Hans Solo must continue forward, even with that bad feeling. That bad churning weight in the … Read more
I was reading a Facebook post by my nephew’s lovely wife. They are devoted parents and are starting the summer of wrangling their lively, idea-fueled children who are gifted with strong personalities. I always loved the strong personalities of my own young children. Except when I didn’t. Except when those qualities led them to foot … Read more
I had a birthday. Not a big important birthday, but still, a milestone that forced me to once again face the sad truth in the mirror. I gaze blearily at my reflection as I engage in dental hygiene. After all, I remind myself, I may have lost control over many of the things my body … Read more
Hello friends, I was listening to the new Pentatonix rendition of “Sounds of Silence” and realized it has been a long time since I shared a post. There are two reasons for this. First, I have been rendered silent myself by the feeling of futility in raising my voice. I’m sure I will regain the … Read more
This week I watched the television show The Bachelor. I’d never seen an entire episode before. This week I also had the opportunity to see the new movie about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. It is a long time since I was made to recall all the small and large harmful behaviors that were … Read more
This morning I brushed my cat. Usually this is a soothing interlude for both of us. I alternately stroke the brush along her beautiful striped fur using my left hand while letting my right hand scratch the top of her head. She can get a subtle purr going while relaxing during a grooming session. She … Read more
As we approach the new year I was hoping we could share something. It has to do with my father. My father was forced into early retirement by an odious landlord who made him close his business, the famous “Imperial Sandwich Shop” in Manhattan. The landlord raised the rent until the store could no longer … Read more
I’m writing again today after a long break, inspired by a message printed on the Truvia packet I used to sweeten my morning coffee. The packet urged me in bold letters: Share Your Voice. So I’m following the advice of the Truvia gods and reaching out. But I must warn you my voice has been … Read more
The holidays are coming. For some of us it is time to duck and cover. I guess that is not the usual response to this upcoming season of joy and family. But I just want to send a shout out to those who do feel like taking cover as we approach this supposedly joyful yet … Read more