Slowing down to observe life when plans change The late summer light is giving way to fall, like the slow turning of a dial. Everything is muted and yellow-gold. The light comes slanting gently into the kitchen at 5:00pm when I’m wrapping up my work day. There is a calm after storms, when all goes…
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Hi Georgie. I was reading you on Medium but wasn’t able to finish this very same story until I found…
I really enjoy your writing. I have no idea how you must get unstuck. I guess it will come when…
Hi Arati, so glad you stopped by, thank you for reading – and I agree, it is very heartening!!
This is so impressive. I am heartened to hear that your mom is able to set and meet these goals.…
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way to go Joan. I am pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to do it.
That voice you heard speaks truth.
Curious Georgie 
–مرحبا سلام Thank you so much, what a lovely comment to receive! I think you’re right; we can’t always be…