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Family Pilgrimmage
Oh, Man: Excerpts (Part 6)
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Just take it, man.
Oh, Man: Excerpts (Part 5)
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An Unexpected God
Oh, Man: Excepts (Part 4)
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Star factories
Getting humbled (and inspired) by my local public schools
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Search the Entire Universe, Continued
Part 2 of a two-part tale about unrequited love and longing
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Search the Entire Universe
Part 1 of a two-part tale about unrequited love and longing.
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Till It's Too Dark to See
It's hard to write about the people I love. How to possibly put them to words? I gave it my best shot here. Dear reader, I'd like to introduce you to my…
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Cutting to the Quick
More lessons on love from my dog, Rose.
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The Secret Language
Oh, Man: Excerpts (Part 2)
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Bending the Knee
I'm not giving up. But I did get a job.
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Strange Embrace
Oh, Man: Excerpts (Part 1)
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The Long Journey Home
I was afraid marriage might never happen for me, and also afraid of what might happen to me if it ever actually did. Now, it's happening. I'm ready.
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