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stephanieraffelock

Jan 23, 20222 min read

Pandemic Poetry

Who did we used to be before “normal” was a place to which we longed to return? If we find that place again, will we be restored to our...

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stephanieraffelock

Aug 16, 20213 min read

Monday Morning Churning

The rains came yesterday afternoon. Thunder, lightening, the drama pressing itself against the windows. I read while I stroked the dog’s...

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stephanieraffelock

Jun 2, 20212 min read

What A Difference A Year Can Make!

Today a couple of memories popped up on my Facebook page and I was surprised by what a touchstone they were. At this time in 2019, I had...

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stephanieraffelock

Apr 2, 20213 min read

A Kayak, A Birthday and Women Friends

I try to stay on a schedule and post a new blog every Thursday or Friday. But this week, I feel like a little kid about to be let out of...

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stephanieraffelock

Mar 26, 20213 min read

Way Past Normal

Have you noticed that there’s a lot of talk about things returning to normal? What do we think normal is now? A major world event has...

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stephanieraffelock

Mar 12, 20212 min read

A New Way Forward

The atoms of darkness break apart as light breathes itself into the day. I’m on the edge of myself, picking politics from my teeth,...

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stephanieraffelock

Mar 4, 20213 min read

Politics, Pandemics and Freedom

I’m on a rant this morning. I just spent several hours on line, playing the lottery. Praying to hit the right button at the right time...

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stephanieraffelock

Jan 21, 20212 min read

Full Stop

This is my sixth day of quarantine and still no results from the COVID test. I remain fairly certain that what I have is a challenging...

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