Tag Archives: divorce

The Lighthouse

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Men in boats about to capsize, look to my light with longing. Envy my firm footing. Do not know whether they should hold on to their wrecked ships or swim to shore. They assume I’ve always been here, safe and … Continue reading →

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Divorce and guacamole

Posted on March 22, 2008 by

Not long after my husband and I split up, I stood in front of a cooler at the grocery store. I was completely baffled–was he the one who hated guacamole or was it me?  I was beginning the process of finding … Continue reading →

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The tractor beams that bring us home

Posted on January 2, 2008 by

I lived in Seattle for about 20 years, but soon after my son was born, I began to feel the urge to move. This was unusual for me because: My father was in the military while I was growing up, … Continue reading →

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