Category Archives: Kerry

I, Their Moon — Kerry – 11/9/2015

I, Their Moon 9 November 2015 I circle them like a moon and they my planet. I’m always there, even when their suns eclipse me. My children gather stars to their breasts like a brilliant bouquet. Each solar bloom bursts … Continue reading

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Beauty in Death — Kerry – 11/2/2015

Beauty in Death 2 November 2015 Dear Kerry, Autumn’s always been my favorite time of year. The changed weather and vibrant colors invigorate me. My heart delights in hills of trees bedecked in russet and amber finery. The air holds … Continue reading

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Why Worry — Kerry – 10/26/2015

Why Worry October 26, 2015 Dear Kerry, Why do worries consume you? Late at night, you jolt awake in a cold sweat. No nightmare could achieve this result as efficiently. Your worries seize you. The realities that you try to … Continue reading

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Time Management — Kerry – 10/19/2015

Time Management October 19, 2015 Time. It flies, right? When bored, my kids complain it drags. Yet time remains in essence a commodity. I’ve never been great at time management. My personality becomes embroiled in projects, lost in a labyrinth … Continue reading

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Dark Waters — Kerry – 10/12/2015

Dark Waters October 12, 2015 I find myself assailed by dark waters again, pooling around memories and claiming their markings. Tears splash, creating a perverse dance of ripples in the smelly intruder. I know better than store belongings in my … Continue reading

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Sometimes Help is Not Needed — Kerry – 10/5/2015

Sometimes Help is Not Needed October 5, 2015 Dear “Good Samaritan” at the store this evening, Imagine yourself shopping. Your comfortable pace allows you to read the labels, and when you find something of interest, you stop to peruse. While … Continue reading

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One Year of Letters — Kerry – 9/28/2015

One Year of Letters September 28, 2015 Dear K, It has been an honor to participate in this project. Although I joined as a guest in December and didn’t become a regular contributor until January, I’ve avidly read and found … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary — Kerry – 9/21/2015

Happy Anniversary September 21, 2015 My dear Andy, Today we celebrate our anniversary without fanfare. We haven’t the discretionary cash for even a trip to a coffee shop alone together. It’s been a rough year, but as long as we … Continue reading

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Weight of a Coin — Kerry – 9/14/2015

Weight of a Coin 14 September 2015 Dear Kerry, Coins. They weigh down the pocket and make music when we walk. I delight in finding unusual offerings in my change, be it a bicentennial quarter or a wheat penny. I … Continue reading

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Dogging His Steps — Kerry – 9/7/2015

Dogging His Steps September 7, 2015 Dear Kerry, As a reward for a week of excellent school work, I took Matthew to see “Antman.” The Marvel superhero adventure flick provided a fun distraction, and we shared giggles. The premise of … Continue reading

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