Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes, Purple Kale, and Cheesecake
On Tuesday, September 20th (four days after my 28th birthday), Wes Phillips sent me an e-mail:
Stephen Mejias
It Does Make You Wonder
"Stephen, how come you like such pretty music when you’re in such a loud and raucous band?"
Another Rainy Day
We spent the day proofing copy for the December issue, which ships tomorrow and Friday (and maybe a little on Monday, if we're not good). Despite how simple that may seem, it's not exactly easy to just read and read and read, drawing red circles around silly apostrophes and bad italics.
Kind of Blue Velvet Blazer
I’m wearing my blue blazer today. It’s almost like velvet, but not quite. Elizabeth complimented me on it when I walked in. Thank you, Elizabeth.
To Be You and Me
To an outsider, it might have appeared as though we were mimicking each other's movements. Perhaps it even seemed as though a mirror had been magically raised upwards alongside my body to reflect my motions and thoughts and buying habits.
Advil or Something Quiet
I’ve had this headache for two years now.
Friends and Neighbors and Strange Relations
The Only Ordinary Thing in Life
It seems that the only ordinary thing in life is that we overlook the little wonders around us.
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The Best Endeavor
She nodded her head yes and lied when I asked her if she was alright. Her brown eyes blinked a song in perfect time to keep from letting loose tears. My lovely friend was sad.