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    The Limerence Relapse

    July 12, 2026 /No Comments

    Round two of the crush I swore I wasn't going to write about, and this time there's no pretending the outfit choice was an accident.

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    Your Limerence is Showing

    July 1, 2026 /No Comments

    A near-miss on a Guatemala street corner reveals a crush too embarrassing to admit to anyone, including myself.

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    You Had One Job – 5 Mistakes My Brother Made After My Divorce

    March 10, 2026 /No Comments

    I drove 1400 miles to my brother's apartment after the divorce because I thought he was safe. He was not a safe space. Thirteen years later, here's the full accounting.

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    Time Flies When You’re Not Having Fun

    February 28, 2026 /No Comments

    Twelve years ago I wrote about the Year of the Horse. Time flew and I wasn't having fun. I was hopeful in 2014. I'm exhausted in 2026. Here we go again.

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    Midlife Crisis Management – Steering Back Onto the Road

    February 10, 2026 /No Comments

    Somehow 20 months later, I am managing another midlife crisis, and have moved to another country. What happened?

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