The Last Day

The garbage truck is making its usual noise as it collects the trash from the enormous dumpster not far from my apartment.   During the winter months, it comes every other morning just before dawn to whisk away the trash.  That way we can all wake up to a nice, empty dumpster.  It makes it [...]

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Happy Holidays

merry monkey love by sume Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I usually turn into a bit of a Scrooge this time of year, but recent events have reminded me that I should take time to celebrate the good things in life. While I wouldn’t be able to define anything about this [...]

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Living Between Two Worlds interview with Anh Ðào Kolbe

ADK’s recent interview with Krittiya Wongtavavimarn… Through the Lens She appeared a little shy when asked to strike a pose for the camera. That might explain why Anh Dao Kolbe, a gay and lesbian activist, said she felt more comfortable behind the lens. “I used to be desperately shy and my camera has always been [...]

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With the best of intentions

“cornerstone” by sume I am afraid “You can trust us.  We’re family.” that I will lose myself again. “Come home.” Rescued from circumstances beyond my control, “We’ll help you work it out.” knowing everything will change, “You should be here.” will my identity remain intact?“ “You’re one of us.”

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The Push

Funny how life seems to be constantly pushing me backwards.  It’s difficult to tell sometimes whether it’s the workings of the universe, the inevitable result of my previous choices or some combination of both.    Long ago, I abandoned the idea that life operated along a one dimensional, linear line beginning with Point A and ending [...]

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Once upon a time in my life

Just one of those songs that punches the adoptee in me right in the gut…

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