Tags: Reflection

Close Personal Friend

I had nothing for him to sign. Months of planning—I’d had the ticket since March—and somehow that one practical detail never crossed my mind. What saved me was the windbreaker they’d handed each of the “VIPs” on the way in, black, embroidered across the back with the words Close Personal Friend of Al. I decided […]

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Looking Behind, Looking Ahead

The turn of the calendar sneaks up on me every year. One day it’s just another week of work, writing, living, and the next we’re all expected to pause, take stock, and pretend we’ve been thinking clearly about the future this whole time. Still, this one feels worth stopping for. In 2025, I realized I […]

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