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Perhaps I’ll Smile And Nod More?

Since high school, I’ve found walking down the street a frequently uncomfortable situation when I see people I know walking towards me. Where am I supposed to look? Do I look in their eyes for 150 yards? I usually look … Continue reading

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Moments Of Sheer Terror In Daily Life

I’m experiencing these moments of sheer terror throughout the day. I’ve noticed this fear coming on the past few years. Today I had to tell somebody over the phone that I couldn’t help him. As I struggled to get this … Continue reading

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High Anxiety

I live in a state of high anxiety. It’s been particularly acute for the past month as I’ve moved out of my residence for more than 14 years and crashed with friends for two weeks before moving into a new … Continue reading

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What Is Love?

Love first hit me in third grade. Debbie Hick was a girl in my class. She had red hair and freckles and was solidly built. She was smart and tough and funny. I loved her. I never told her that. … Continue reading

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Shot Down At Kiddish

She called at 5:30 pm Friday. He heard the ring and looked at the caller ID and walked out to the street to get her, to bring her inside the gate, and finally inside the hovel. It’d been a couple … Continue reading

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