Category Archives: Personal

My Greatest Fears And Desires

My greatest fear is drowning. Not being able to breathe. My greatest desire is sexual oblivion. Losing myself completely in union with another person. Release. Drained. Sated. Free from my incessant longing. My greatest fear is heaviness. My greatest desire … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Stories!

I’ve been taking writing classes since the fall of 2009 with Beyond Baroque‘s Artist-in-Residence, Terrie Silverman (CreativeRites.com).

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Flinging Manure

One of my earliest memories of my father finding me at age five flinging manure at other kids and screaming, “I hate you! I hate you!” I’m rarely out of control, but I can get pretty thin-skinned about teasing. I … Continue reading

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What’s The Orthodox Way Of Eating A Bread Roll?

I was accused on Shabbos of eating my bread roll like a baal teshuva (instead of an FFB, Frum From Birth, aka Orthodox from birth) because I put the humus on my roll instead of tearing my roll up and … Continue reading

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I Wish You Were Here

Dear *********, I wish you were here. I’m more assertive these days, more clear. Perhaps one day I’ll be worthy of you. My friend picked me up. I gave him clear instructions to not be late. If he was going … Continue reading

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