freewriting
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Okay… This isn’t an old post. Rather, this is something that occurred to me while Mom was visiting. Loosely… Back in the 20s, marriage’s purpose was survival, children, alliance. It was in that order. Men and women united for surivial because what else was there? A core, if not THE, pillar of society was marriage… Read more
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While eight days from now isn’t my release, it’s the next step on this long and phone-shattering gravel road. I’ll probably be released three or four days after, pending fate. But I feel that the honeymoon between the staff and me has completely shifted. In a recent post, I created a type of list for… Read more
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Still here. I haven’t heard from plastics yet, but they’ve cleared me to walk the hall with assistance. I’ve completed three full laps – yay. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but it’s crazy how much the little things matter. In hospitals, I’ve learned that it’s best to be thankful and not push to… Read more
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Well. I told Brats about my upcoming mutilation a couple of days ago. A spy was inserted. Someone not on the roster but in the class email was inserted. I guess that’ll be my replacement. I know it’s a couple weeks out still… well, 12 days really as of today… and wanted to give notice.… Read more
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This is a new thought in a territory I don’t know much about, so I’m going to try to piece it together. Bear with me. Shoplifting has increased. We know this. It’s driven by accidental negligence. A mom may be distracted by a child, and something doesn’t scan. Inflation and the job market mean tight… Read more
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I’m a bit jaded today. Okay, a lot jaded. The meanness, stubbornness, and exceedingly critical review of – everything — including the stupid writing prompt from WordPress – is just a front for a deep well of emptiness. For desperation. I’m not exhausted – although I would prefer it. I crave the flatlined mind that’ll… Read more
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In Bruce Banner’s lecture hall, a student asked: “Why didn’t Thanos just make unlimited food?” — Or something like that. My memory isn’t perfect. But it did take me off guard. Why did Thanos see that his only option was to poof half of universal life? It tickled the really teeny tiny itty bitty part… Read more
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Just a bit of a vent – To rehash, I’m an adjunct.I’ve been so for longer than most of my students have been breathing. The enshittification, grade inflation, and reduction of college standards nearly mirror the increasing failing of my infection-producing body. It’s odd how they – my body and college education – are breaking.… Read more
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This idea has been rolling around in my head for a while. I’m pushing aside all the ‘treaties’ and Zelensky BS. I’m just thinking about the people – the ones who are suffering while the global powers play. Going way back to the beginning, back to the basics, I think the Ukrainian citizens were presented… Read more