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Day 21: On Friendship and Tattoos

There is one thing I know for sure: I will never get a tattoo. I’m not opposed, do let me say. It’s just that I am not sure enough of anything in this life to have it permanently tattooed on my body. Except for this, of which I am positive: My friends mean...

Day 20: When Morning Comes

I came to consciousness slowly, with a civility that’s absent on alarm clock mornings. It feels so wonderful to lie here, I thought. The sheets so soft; the blanket just right; his warm hand resting, peaceful, on mine. Don’t move, I whispered, sensing him...

Day 19: Knock Knock. Who’s There?

Is there anything more wonderful than hearing a knock knock knock at your door, then opening it to find this: It happened to me today, a completely unexpected surprise. How lovely! 30 Days of Grace

Day 18: And suddenly there in my kitchen, Baby Laura

I think this kitchen has gotten used to it, the dusky quiet that settles in this house come nightfall. It’s peaceful. Gentle, even—a rather nice way to ease out of days filled with too much work and too little time to get it done. I have adjusted, too, I...

Day 17: The Day My Heart Soared

Who knew one little tweet could make your heart soar? But that’s just what happened to me, this afternoon. Here’s the tweet:           As you can see, it is to me (@cathymonetti) from my hero, Maria Shriver (@mariashriver). She was...

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