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Deaf Stair

Posted on November 3, 2015 by

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I think I heard that. What was it? The dogs are barking. Is it outside? Is there a cat outside? One of those coyotes? Is it in the house? Is somebody in the house? They’re barking at the bedroom door. Why aren’t they barking… Continue Reading “Deaf Stair”

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Moving Day

Posted on November 2, 2015 by

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I am 17 days away from having a hole the size of a half dollar drilled in my mastoid bone and I am getting a little weak in the knees. “Don’t worry. We cover it up with muscle and [whatnot],.” (I didn’t catch what… Continue Reading “Moving Day”

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Hardcore Pink

Posted on November 1, 2015 by

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Tomorrow morning I’ll drive to the clinic, put my clothes in a locker, put on a blue robe, stand half naked while a technician arranges first one of my breasts and then the other on a clear plate, the edge of which will dig… Continue Reading “Hardcore Pink”

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