Category Archives: Friendship

Great Lake

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

She found herself at the lake. The lake spoke to her. It said, “What are you waiting for?” “Easy for you,” she said, “you just get to be a lake.” “I work hard at being a lake. I churn and … Continue reading →

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When you finally come home to yourself

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

I am unlocking the door when it opens from the inside. I have been waiting for me to come home. “You look exhausted,” I say. “I am,” I reply, dragging my carry-on over the threshold. I hug myself, a good … Continue reading →

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Without you

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Brave Thoughts

I’m gonna miss you when you’re gone It’s gonna feel like nothing’s on Thousands of shows But you’re the one I chose I hope they find a reason To make another season I know you all so well, in my … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week: Boggling

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Yes, it’s a Boggle game! After quite a long break, our group got together for a night of Boggle. Chat, food, and finding words. Yes, I won. 🙂 But our host was suffering from some kind of watery-red-eye malady, so … Continue reading →

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The student who encouraged me

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

When I went back to college at 30, the first semester was pretty lonely. I’d moved to a town where I knew only one person: a computer science professor who had spent maybe half an hour with me talking about … Continue reading →

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How to get a free balloon ride

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Once upon a time, I had a friend who had a husband and they knew a couple who had a balloon. Before this, I had never thought about how balloons get where they are going and get back home. What … Continue reading →

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How to make a friend

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Once upon a time, I decided that I was going to go to WorldCon in Toronto, because it was not too far from my home town. ‘Not too far’ meaning about four hours of driving. I can’t remember exactly how … Continue reading →

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