From the monthly archives:
I went to see Avatar this week, and its message of balance was taken to heart. Not just in how we treat Mother Earth; I actually think the imbalances that we are seeing around the planet are a greater reflection of the imbalances that we find within ourselves.
While I think it’s pretty obvious that most [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
Maya looked down from the top deck of the MS Diversion.
Below her stood Pino, garbed in a tuxedo and leaning against the ship’s rail, cooly puffing on a cigarette.
Between them stood a steep side ladder with narrow, grated stairs [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“You ate the moo shu? I thought your stomach was upset.” Jenny finishes folding a paper football and flicks it across Maya’s desk. Score!
“I was feeling better. Seriously, that’s all you can say after I tell you Rick [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“So the lumberjack says, ‘Sahara forest? You mean Sahara desert?’ The little old man just shrugs. ‘Yeah, now.”
Maya laughs so hard, wine comes through her nose. Rick doubles over, cracking up at the sight of her. She reaches for [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“Are you sure you’re not up for tonight?”
Maya’s eyes pop open to the snap of Jenny’s gum.
“Sorry, Jen, I’m just not feeling well. You and Jimmy go without me.”
“Too bad. We coulda done ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’ together.” Jenny [...]
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Part of making New Year’s resolutions is reevaluating the past and letting go of those dreams that don’t serve us any longer.
Mine started 17 years ago, when I met my perfect man. The thunderbolt hit, there were shooting stars (literally), the whole shebang.
I should say the dream started a few months before, when I had [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
Maya opened the door to find Pino holding a silver platter covered in decadent treats.
“You ordered dessert?”
“Well, hel–“ She stopped as Stephano peeked around Pino’s head.
“Ciao.”
“Eh, ciao.” Seeing other guests coming down the hallway, Maya hurried the two men [...]
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