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The Politics of Success
It has never been easy. She does not love herself,.. so, her reflex is to create the illusion of being loved by manipulating others to wait on her hand and foot,..in a way that appears natural. Battle lines are drawn… Continue reading
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Revolution Mind
I own a home, but I am no homeowner.I do not have the mind for it. I do not have the mind of a proper homeowner: making lists, maintenance routines, and constant inspections. All for the goal of keeping a… Continue reading
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Tangled Webs
I find myself being pressured to be responsible for something I do not care about… and it is all completely unnecessary. An elderly woman lives in a big house with a big yard, and refuses to leave. She would be… Continue reading
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A Difficult Woman
A difficult woman had three children. A helpful one stayed around, while the other two got on with their lives and tried to keep their distance. They tried to keep their distance because she was a difficult woman. What made… Continue reading
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Aging Narcissists
Wealth allows people to push away and avoid anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. Left unchecked, this snowballs until they must push away everything altogether; leaving the collapse for others to deal with. This is how the meek inherit the… Continue reading
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The Greatest Luxury
Sitting on the sofa with the TV on. The stress of the day draining onto the floor. I glance up to see an image on the screen that holds my attention. A man, about my age, face distorted from horror… Continue reading
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