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Cicada

This morning I heard a noise outside the bedroom window, like a chain saw was going off, which seemed strange because it was only 7a.m. I looked out and on the roof below, a small bird was holding something in its beak. The bird dropped it back on the porch and the machine noise stopped. […]

Posted byMTJuly 22, 2012July 22, 2012Posted inStory projectTags: bird, cicada, houseLeave a comment on Cicada

Non fighting words

Maybe one of the reasons I keep feeling that I’m fighting the same battles is that I do things at the same time of day. I write in the morning, even when I’d rather be doing yoga or meditating or getting out with the dog, but I seem to have worked this habit into my […]

Posted byMTMarch 30, 2012April 4, 2012Posted inStory projectTags: Dave, David Turrentine, house, love, taxes, travel5 Comments on Non fighting words

In Which Dave and I Install an Air Conditioner

I offered to help carry it upstairs. Dave ignored me and carried it up alone. I opened the storm window. He positioned it for fit and then set it on the ottoman to attach the side and top extra parts. “I need a drill,” he said, not moving. “Want me to get it?” I offered. […]

Posted byMTJune 7, 2011June 7, 2011Posted inStory projectTags: air conditioner, Dave, house5 Comments on In Which Dave and I Install an Air Conditioner

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