On two separate occasions, in two separate countries, I have found myself looking into the mouths of people I’ve just met. And I’m not talking about a quick scan of their smiles. Instead, at their own request, I peered down their throats in search of answers. What question could possibly elicit a full uvula review as…
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By Mermaid, I Mean
When I say that I’m a mermaid, I am in no way suggesting that I’m akin to the archetype depicted by Daryl Hannah in Splash. Yet, I will say that I liked how the film turned the Little Mermaid story on its axis — the boy giving up land for the girl’s waterworld. Nor can I claim any remote resemblance to the classic Weeki Wachee…
A Failure of Imagination
There is no phrase more uninspired than “I can’t imagine.” Yet this useless utterance makes frequent appearances, especially on Facebook, in response to people undergoing great difficulty. The phrase — also invoked when face to face with someone in dire straits — has the regrettable result of shutting down communication altogether. I’m concerned about the feelings of my friends who have lost loved ones and are…
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