January 31, 2012
Our lives are not stories in and of themselves; they are stories because we weave experiences into a tight blanket that we wrap around ourselves to feel safe and retain sanity. Imagine how terrifying it would be to lose or never develop your sense of self because you could not reference the past or make connections with the present!
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April 11, 2011
I was asked to entertain a four-year-old while her mother – my friend – ran some errands. The little girl wanted to hear a story and refused to nap until I told her one. Because I write short stories, I figured that coming up with a story would be easy. However, the girl had some requirements. The story must include a rooster and a magic carpet.
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