Thanksgiving

On Gratitude and the Trendy-ness of Thanks

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The other day, an acquaintance and friend on Facebook lamented the latest social media trend of sharing one’s gratitude publicly. “Live it!” she posted, after charging her friends and family with publicly giving thanks only because it is “politically correct” to do so. People are thankful for their spouses one day and complaining about them [...]
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I haven’t been the very best NaBloPoMo’er this year. Last year it was quite a catalyst for me and so there is an inkling of guilt over it not being the same fit again this year; as if I owe it something. Which is silly of course, if anything, not being in the same place [...]

Thirty Days of Little Things: Day One

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Since returning from Ethiopia I’ve felt a bit like my wheels are spinning. I have a lot to say, but am unsure how to say it. I have a lot to do, but am unsure how to do it. I’m so small and the world is so big. And yet, I’m so big and the [...]