The muddy shore is home to things like turtles, frogs, and such. But reeds that sway their cat-like tails impress me twice as much. They bow and dance as the wind goes by; sometimes you can hear them purr. The quiet hum of river kings and raft-bound conquerors. And in their songs I see […]

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Three breakfasts in one day helps you gain 2 or 12 pounds.  I’m just sayin’. Momma’s house smelled just like I remembered it. Sisser and I took Mamaw to visit a friend from college and loved it. The family played an obscene amount of games.  Mississippi Marbles is my new favorite. the aforementioned family.  the […]

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We landed in Memphis late on Thursday night and I hurried through the concourse.  I was travel weary and travel dirty and still shocked by the transvestite Santa that had been sitting next to me, but there was the slightest skip in my step. I saw Mom from a distance looking young and fresh and […]

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This post was inspired by this guy. Even if he doesn’t update his blog or leave his real name in the comments. Y’all should go leave him sweet, encouraging messages. He’d like that.

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I’m glad I didn’t tell Daddy that there are earthquakes here. There are no snow days in Manizales.  But there are landslide days. There’s a volcano, too, but I think we’re safe. Then, there’s the rain. And the rain. Rain causes the landslides. I thought I was going to spend my last living moment with […]

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I stand out on a typical day in Manizales. My hair is blonde and my eyes are blue although to some it would seem that I’m green with wings.  At least that’s how they stare. Add rain to that and I’m a one woman freak show. Because I carry a polka dot umbrella. At least […]

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This post ripped me apart today.  In the best way ever. Multimedia Collage by Gillian Ross

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I was twenty years old the first time I ran away. I ran from all the things I knew and my friends and a life that was beating me up in all sorts of ways. I ran long and far and ended up in The Royal National Park right outside of Sydney, Australia. That year […]

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I love far off places and far-fetched dreams.  I love people and purpose, protecting the broken and pretending that fairies might really exist.  I travel frequently and lightly. I like being barefoot and wet-headed.  I love lasting friendships and conversations with strangers.  I adore books and music and the idea of living in a little […]

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Walking through my parents’ yard sometimes feels like a scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  There are flowers of every kind that grow in their soil.  Blossoms that are rich in color and invite you to walk among them.  There are purple cone flowers and daisies and black-eyed susans and lilies of every hue.  Blooms that stretch a […]

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