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Dear Journal: Solitary

Dear Journal, It was quite an experience driving home today from Philadelphia by myself. The car is usually so full of noise on that trip — the sounds of iPad games, of videos, of music through the stereo speakers, and of off-and-on conversation — that I can’t hear myself think while I drive, but this … Continue reading Dear Journal: Solitary

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Unfriended

“It is the transitory nature of life that lends itself to criticism by those who refuse to simply live.” ~Theodicus It may have been something I said. I do have a big mouth, or at least others have claimed as much in the past. But I think I’ve changed, at least to an extent, and … Continue reading Unfriended

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Like a Ghost

I got into Philly around 4 this afternoon and surprisingly enough only hit minimal traffic down around center city. I don’t usually come all the way into the city but I’m staying with my sister and she lives in town now. What an adventure to find a parking space though. 21st Street was torn up … Continue reading Like a Ghost

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Six For Saturday

Today started off rather inauspiciously, as days go, with a huge surprise that changed the trajectory of the day, and that was just at work. For those new to my journal, I work as the perishables assistant at Target, which means I deal with all the highly perishable food like fresh produce, meat, and bakery … Continue reading Six For Saturday