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When Life Sucks: Donor Turns Out to be Wife’s Lover

Imagine receiving a kidney from your wife’s friend only to discover later that he fathered your daughter and has been having an affair with your wife for the past 4 years. Out of gratitude he even helped the donor, whom … Continue reading

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If I Had a Childhood Bedroom Like That I Would’t Grow Out of It Either

That’s no 3D sticker, like I posted about earlier.  No optical illusion. It’s the real deal.  It’s a specially designed bed within a cupboard. It works because it is built around a window.  This looks like the cosiest nook ever, … Continue reading

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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter

My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading

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Baby Wants to See the Fish

I see the long cradle that could rock from side to side. Sitting up in it, I couldn’t fall asleep. I kept asking to see the fish.  I could only say “fish” and point.  I stretched my arms out into … Continue reading

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Attempting Fiction (The Interview)

Mila wiped her clammy hands on her new charcoal skirt and adjusted her white blouse.  Willing herself not to loose her balance she walked into the room.  It had been months since she had worn proper shoes.  The new shoes … Continue reading

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