Magic In The Ordinary
Charles and I were sitting outside a cafe, splitting a slice of classic cheesecake and a bag of jelly beans we’d picked up
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give To Your Parents
Chloe and I were sitting outside a museum. It was Bastille Day and the air had that celebratory buzz but Chloe wasn’t smiling.
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Is It Friendship Or Leverage?
Julia and I were sitting in our favorite cafe — eating our blueberry muffin and ice cream sundae. The conversation flowed easily —
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Spending Or Stretching
As the 4th of July approaches, I can’t help but remember last year’s celebration. It was a warm evening—after some backyard barbecues, Jamie
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Looks Right But Feels Wrong
Last evening, Kia and I were happily digging into a chocolate pudding and a strawberry parfait — her current dessert obsession — talking
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What It Really Means To Be Empathetic
Last evening, Rita and I were having our ice cream soda and a vanilla milkshake at our favorite corner café. Between sips and
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A Little Balance Goes A Long Way
Last evening, I met Rita in her favorite café. She stirred her iced-tea absentmindedly, her brow furrowed. “I feel like I’m running all
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To Stay Or To Grow?
Yesterday afternoon, Eloise, my cousin and I visited Central Park for an environmental awareness meetup. After the event, we grabbed milk and cookies
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What Comes Next?
Last week, I attended Caroline’s graduation ceremony—ivy-covered buildings, proud families and students tossing their caps high in the air. As we headed back
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The Mindset Behind The Millions
Last evening, Lisa and I were at the mall, bustling with weekend shoppers. Lisa sat across from me at our favorite dessert spot,
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