I’ve Burned Out on Exercise and You Know What? That’s OK

I’ve Burned Out on Exercise and You Know What? That’s OK

I used to know how to exercise. If I were to run over a sharp rock and get a flat on my road bike, I could change the tube in less than three minutes. I knew how to angle my right hand when I swam, so no matter how much I stroked, my shoulder wouldn’t get wonky. I...
In the End, This Was the Only Way to Reach My Grandmother

In the End, This Was the Only Way to Reach My Grandmother

I needed a headcount for our family’s Mother’s Day lunch. It was an easy job, but for one complication—it required talking to my grandmother. Though I loved Mimo, I knew I’d need a big block of free time for the call. I never had a big block of free time. “Would you...
To Love, Honor, and Keep Quiet Till 10 A.M.

To Love, Honor, and Keep Quiet Till 10 A.M.

As always, my husband Rich started talking from the moment he woke. “Good morning, sunshine! I slept well last night. Mostly well, anyway. I got up a few times to go to the bathroom. I’m thinking I’ll go for a walk this morning. Maybe just throw on my shoes and go....
Remembering Dad: One Last Conversation Before COVID Took Him

Remembering Dad: One Last Conversation Before COVID Took Him

“Hey Daddy, congratulations on getting sprung from the hospital,” I said. “On getting a sponge?” Dad asked. “No sprung. I’m glad you got sprung,” I said. “You are glad I got a sponge,” Dad said. “That you got out of the hospital, Daddy. I’m glad you got out,” I said....

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