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Growth, Progression
DNA is not a perfect molecule. It is mortal. Its synthesis isn’t always a perfect process–that’s why it has an editing/repair mechanism. When this mechanism breaks down due to age and/or damage and/or...
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At Easter
Forgive this for being on the long side. When I first moved to New York City over five years ago, I really had no idea what I was getting into. I had never been to the center of the universe, and I...
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A Year: Inventory Time Again
The anniversary of my leaving New York City is this next weekend, and I can’t believe I’m still whining about transitions. I’m profoundly disappointed in myself. I have a lot to be grateful for, no...
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Senegal Sundays
Whenever I hear the song of a bird or look at the blue, blue sky Whenever I feel the rain on my face or the wind as it rushes by Whenever I touch a velvet rose or walk by a lilac tree I’m glad that I...
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At Church Yesterday
All the children stood in front of the congregation and sang two Christmas songs. One of the little boys standing near the pulpit caught my attention. He looked to be around 7 years old. He wore a lime...
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Letter to Baby Girl: 34 Weeks
Dear Baby Girl, There are a lot of mommyblogs out there where mothers write to their children. I have always thought this was a great idea. I love the image of you coming upon this blog and reading my...
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Letter to Baby Girl: 35 Weeks
Dear Baby Girl, Last week the doctor confirmed that your head is right down where it should be. You have swum your way down to the closest possible escape. Have you thought about this? Have you thought...
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Letter to Baby Girl: Week 36
Dear Baby Girl, It’s getting close. We are well into 36 weeks, and everybody says that you can come at any time now. Everyone asks if I’m excited, and of course I say that I am, but I really wonder how...
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Last week I didn’t attend a funeral.
The bishop announced it the Sunday before. I wept. A baby girl was born. Received a name. The baby had a condition called Potter Syndrome. She had no kidneys while she developed in her mother’s womb....
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