Beth

The daughter of all deathwatches

I was sitting with Beth at the allergist’s office, helping her with her “gifted” homework. In the span of a 20-minute shot watch we discussed mid-term elections, the separation of powers, the merits of a bi-camel legislature, term limits, and the unique nature of prime numbers. Throughout this light conversation I stole a few glances at the folks sharing the waiting room with…
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Beth

The sticky spot on the floor.

There are days when everything seems to go just great… and then there are all of the other days. There are those other days when things are not particularly bad, but certainly not good. You make progress, but it seems that it comes despite some invisible, dark force lurking around the corner. In a playful moment with your child, you slide in your stocking feet across the smooth living room…
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