Happy Second Blogiversary to Me!
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Happy Second Blogiversary to Me!

Two years and twenty-three days ago I published my very first blog post. So I thought I’d do a little belated celebrating! In addition to creating a very attractive “happy second blogiversary to me” dance, I’m commemorating this milestone withΒ a list of ten highlights from the past year, in no particular order. Here goes! 1….

While You’re Busy Making Other Plans
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While You’re Busy Making Other Plans

They say that life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans. I keep finding that to be true. How ’bout you? If you happened to read “Not My Usual Blogpost — On Hamilton, Collaborations, Travels & Other Tangents” back in March, you might remember that I’ve had all kinds of collaborations up my…

A Poem for Tante Vera
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A Poem for Tante Vera

I’ve been thinking a lot about Tante VeraΒ these last days, since she passed away suddenly, but not altogether unexpectedly, on Friday.Β I do have regrets. Knowing that her remaining time was limited, and wanting to share time hearing more of her life’s stories, I had planned to Skype with her. But my schedule was hectic, and…