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- Reconstruction Zone
September 30, 2011 Six months of angst. Six months of adaptability. Six months of progress. That is how long I have lived in Tampa with the lifestyle of a girlfriend, worker, student, daughter, and survivor. It hasn’t been easy nor pleasant the entire time. There have been the adjustments to make such as living away [...] - Contra Strong
August 31, 2011 It finally happened: I agreed to attend a contra dance with my mother when she was visiting. She had been dancing at them for fifteen years–at the time I was really good at saying no to anything my mom asked me to do. To explain: contra dancing is partnered (groups of four) [...] - The Grasp of the Past
August 10, 2011 Adaptability is a necessary trait for survival. However, the question remains how much one can adapt before it becomes overwhelming. The theme of 2011 is change. Abrupt change. Engagements, weddings, recent domestication, new jobs, different cities, babies, home ownership, not to mention breakups, makeups, and new love. In the past six months [...] - Family’s Value
July 28, 2011 He took a long drag on his cigarette and glanced up at the tall figure in front of him; the mahogany hair shining in the moonlight. The two of them hadn’t spoken in years. Time, distance, and lack of interest were the cause of it. There were no excuses or justification he [...] - The Balancing Act
June 30, 2011 The asparagus steamed; the chicken sautéed. The aroma of potential burnt chicken and red peppers frothing the air. While I was controlling the tasks in front of me, I briefly considered the challenges of not only the cooking of my first, genuine meal but also of the time for my class work, [...]
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