June 20, 2022
2

Twilight on the Potomac.

Mr. Magpie
Musings on living right now, in the moment, without worrying too much about the future…
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May 23, 2022
6

Replantings.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the roses in bloom alongside our house -- and their connection to grief…
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September 29, 2021
3

A Regret.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the regret I feel over not toasting my brother at his wedding, and…
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September 20, 2021
10

The Loft Born of Experience.

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Musings on Patti Smith's famous essay on failure -- and what I take away from…
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September 9, 2021
13

Tender Green Blades.

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Musings on the experience of time as a parent, and as a child, and the…
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September 2, 2021
4

Sometimes a Little Tenderness.

Musings + Essays
Musings on losing memories of those we've already lost, and trying a little tenderness instead.
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July 20, 2021
12

Somebody That I Used to Know.

Musings + Essays
Musings on recognizing the "you" of years ago and metamorphoses between version of yourself.
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June 26, 2021
18

Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 224: I Am 37.

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Weekend vibes: musings on turning 37, new cushions for patio furniture, the most popular dress…
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April 26, 2021
12

Things To Say Yes To.

Musings + Essays
Learnings from nearly four decades of living on what to say yes to, and what…
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April 21, 2021
17

The Untrustworthy Gossamer of the Past.

Musings + Essays
Musings on leaving a city that will undoubtedly change in my wake -- I love…
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April 15, 2021
6

Late Bloomer.

Musings + Essays
Musings on what it means to be a late bloomer, and on "blooming" in your…
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December 8, 2020
20

A Shift in Ballast.

Musings + Essays
Musings on aging and accepting the uncertainties of the future.
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