The Journal
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dream underneath the dream
There is a house somewhere that I have never lived in, yet I know exactly where…
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THE UNCOMFORTABLE PLEASURE OF BEING RIGHT
Somewhere in the world, two people are probably arguing about the correct way to load a…
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The Honesty of a Beautiful Lie
Three days after my birthday, I was still finding traces of it everywhere. There were photographs…
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THE CONVENIENT MATHEMATICS OF FORGIVENESS
I have always thought that human beings are rather peculiar accountants. We can forget where we…
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I’m only trying to help.
There is a particular kind of person who insists on telling you how to live your…
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THE HONESTY WE CANNOT AFFORD
The trouble with asking someone for an honest opinion is that they occasionally give you one.…
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I would rather keep the form unfinished.
There is a peculiar confidence with which people announce that they are good. I have always…
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Friendship is not supposed to keep people small enough to remain convenient.
Okay, okay— before anything else, I should probably address the very confident promise I made about…
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THE LAST TIME WE NEVER KNEW WAS THE LAST
There was a last biscuit in the tin that evening, though I only realised it after…
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The Stranger Who Answers to My Name
Somewhere in this world, there is probably a person who thinks I am terribly rude. I…
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But somehow—miraculously, beautifully—we’re still here.
Let’s just start with the obvious—Calvin is the cutest. That’s non-negotiable. No debate. Just fact. 🐾…
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Scotland Anjventures
📍Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish HighlandsA Bridge Between Dreams and Divine Timing Yes—the bridge. That bridge. The one…
