Category Archives: Favorite Posts

On asking the big questions.

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

“First of all: I am tired. I am true of heart! And also: You are tired. You are true of heart!” “Now: I have never been so tired. You have: No idea how tired I am. I truly hope: You … Continue reading →

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My favorite quotation from my favorite zine.

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

“The commuter traffic on I-5 is a long smear of headlights and taillights that stretches as far as I can see. And I realize it’s not a small world, no matter what people say. It’s a big world, way too … Continue reading →

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On feeling better than I can ever remember.

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Now that August is underway, I think it’s safe to call it: I’m having a perfect summer. Zoe’s been home for the whole fantastic summer, and every evening I spend with her, no matter where we are or what we’re … Continue reading →

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Rilke week, here at JudgementDaze!

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

“Always trust yourself and your own feeling, as opposed to argumentations, discussions, or introductions of that sort; if it turns out that you are wrong, then the natural growth of your inner life will eventually guide you to other insights. … Continue reading →

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I wish I had written this article.

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Please read this article from Esquire about Roger Ebert. It’s perfect. The content is heartbreaking, beautifully written and the subject is fascinating and lovely.  My quotations here are gratuitous, but there is so much more quality within the article. I’ve always loved Ebert’s … Continue reading →

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On who I am.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

For my “Storytelling as a Social Practice” class, we read an essay by Cherrie Moraga where she explored her identity as a Chicana feminist lesbian. Our assignment was to “represent our story as a complex identity.” Here’s mine. Writing as … Continue reading →

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He said/she said.

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

We’re going to see The Hold Steady in Omaha in April. He said, “I’m going to keep track of the setlist on my cell phone!” She said, “I’m going to drink in your car on the way to the show!”

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On dogs and boys, again.

Posted on February 16, 2009 by

I got some sad news today. My mother called me and told me that they had to put our dog, Bear, to sleep today. He was my pup, my baby… even though he was the fam’s dog. Bear really was … Continue reading →

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On mail.

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

Preface I’ve been working on this post all month, but today was a landmark mail day of sorts. So I finished this and I’m posting it in honor of a special card—thanks again, Eddie. “Mister Postman, do you have a … Continue reading →

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Someday. (But while we’re still young.)

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

To my potential future roommate: Let’s find a tiny Minneapolis apartment close to a lake. Let’s invest in terrific speakers. Let’s find neighbors who don’t mind loud music. Let’s have a balcony and get some rocking chairs out there. Let’s … Continue reading →

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