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La Douleur Exquise
October 13, 2015 The Olive Gal 2 Comments
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La Douleur Exquise

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about lost potential. I know that I have a long professional career ahead of me. I know that I’m extremely lucky to not only call myself a writer, but to…

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Dancing With My Son
February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 The Olive Gal 1 Comment
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Dancing With My Son

Ever since my four-year-old son laid eyes on the Chandelier video, he’s been improv dancing in our living room trying to recreate the steps. He stands up on the couch, throws his hands out wide, and launches…

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On Living With Chronic Back Pain
August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 The Olive Gal 1 Comment
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On Living With Chronic Back Pain

I shift in my chair uncomfortably. I’ve been staring at my computer screen for the last two hours and I’ve written and deleted and rewritten a passage that I’m still not satisfied with. Something is gnawing…

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