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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April 27, 2022
6

The Grounds Still Lilted in Slope and Shade and Secret.

Musings + Essays
Musings on attending my high school reunion and the re-centering of my life.
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March 3, 2022
16

The Befores.

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Musings on time before children with my husband.
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February 2, 2022
10

An Envelope Containing the World.

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Musings on the unexpected love letter my husband gave me the day my daughter was…
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January 7, 2022
18

Openness to Joy.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the question: could you ever be in love with someone who doesn't love…
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October 4, 2021
4

Big Old Hearts Dancing in Our Eyes.

Musings + Essays
Musings on marriage and a song by John Prine.
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August 30, 2021
10

A Winnowing Inward.

Mr. Magpie
Musings on letting go of the inessential as I age.
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August 16, 2021
8

The First Job Each Morning.

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Musings on aiming for mindfulness in the morning, whether that takes the form of prayer,…
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August 9, 2021
2

11 Years.

Musings + Essays
Musings on eleven years of marriage, borrowing from Kahlil Gibran's "Le Mariage" for inspiration.
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July 26, 2021
6

Is Love a Hunch?

Musings + Essays
Musings on whether love is a hunch, or a fact, or something in between.
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July 12, 2021
6

Making Light Where There Is Little.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the spectacular good fortune of walking through life with a partner.
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June 28, 2021
11

Do Small Things with Great Love.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the meaning of doing small things with great love -- for your family…
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