“We go way back, don’t we, Page?” my grandmother says. We’ve just walked out of my grandfather’s funeral. We’re standing outside the church waiting for… Read More »You Don’t Always Have the Time You Think You Have
“As someone who was raised Christian,” she says, “I can’t understand why you are the way you are, especially because you seem like such a… Read More »“As a Good Christian, I Can’t Understand How You Can Do That & Be a Good Person”
I like to joke that my superpower is being impervious to compliments. But there’s truth there. I’ve learned over the years that the best thing… Read More »I Am Who I Am Because of the People I’ve Known
Most people know the word “ruthless.” It’s fairly commonly used. It means “having or showing no pity for others.” And “pragmatic” means “practical.” So a… Read More »The Ruthful Pragmatist: You Can Tell A Lot About a Person From the Trade-Offs They Choose
If you’re anything like me, your imagination is really good at coming up with scary possibilities. When it comes to conjuring up irrational fear, my… Read More »Scarier in Theory: Meeting Metamours Can Help Dispel the Worry That They’re Perfect
I’ve Been Drinking Coffee Since I Was Nine I drink the best coffee now. Kona beans ground and brewed in a two-in-one machine. The results… Read More »There’s Something Magical About That Person Who Raises Your Standards
Funerals Don’t Come with Trigger Warnings I’m sitting up as straight as I can on the pew while my mother sobs on my left. Justin… Read More »A Polyamorous Heaven: Funerals Don’t Come With Trigger Warnings
My mom called me on the phone to chat a few days ago, and the first thing she asked me was if I’d bought anything… Read More »How Many Counties Are There in the State of Denial?
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