Posted in On Writing on Dec 20th, 2006
When I went to college, I went hoping to be a novelist. I left hoping to find a job as a journalist. Somewhere in between I pursued creative writing academically, and managed to take a few superb classes all while taking other classes on literature. I left with a solid education. I knew next to [...]
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Posted in Personal on Dec 13th, 2006
Every day, I drive to work. My commute takes me by the airport on Fleur Drive. It’s a pleasant enough routine. Usually, I’m in a trance listening to the radio or my music. When the weather’s in between scorching and freezing, I keep the windows open enough to breathe. Near the end of my commute [...]
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Posted in Vignettes on Dec 12th, 2006
I brushed my wool coat against the security lock. It was an awkward daily routine, bending just slightly so the wallet tucked into my breast pocket could trigger the lock. I stepped inside the hallway, and tagged the up button. It lit up faintly red. The elevator door opened up. There, three co-workers, all women, [...]
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