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For a surly twelve-year-old on a trip to Manitoba with grandparents, temporary discomfort precedes the remarkable.
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Sensory triggers lead down a rabbit-hole of nostalgia, connecting memories of a beloved grandmother with the present.
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Remembered phone conversations and a reflection on a father's legacy offer a deeper sense of what it is that makes work worthwhile. The idea of the "dream job" is overturned.
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A Christmas visit to Indiana reveals a vast difference between a present and former world. But storytelling forms a bridge between the two and a lens onto worlds beyond.
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A mother leaves behind a note and a disruption to normalcy as it seemed. What follows is a long search for equilibrium, and at last, a reexamination of what normal means.
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A fragile, humbly wrapped Christmas gift from a grandmother turns out to be a source of countless stories from generations past and the catalyst for a new practice.
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For an eager fifteen-year-old, a visit to relatives in Lebanon is characterized by hospitality, discovery, and bliss, followed by a fiery taste of culture shock.
The Colors of Grief
A daughter's bright, brief life marks a stark contrast between before and after. Through the lens of grief, creative work and the world look different.
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The same bit of advice, repeated over time, is at first frustrating and impenetrable. But at last, with a little background information, it becomes invaluable.
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When a spouse becomes a client, the business relationship takes a surprising turn. In its aftermath, the experience offers a lesson in humility and thoughtful communication.