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pacing sun&shadow
Thalia’s hand zips along. Heat calls cooling sweat from Nia’s core to her back. “We did it!” Cal claps. “Perfectly imperfect…” And now that you don’t…
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improv
Seeds of dissatisfaction lead Thalia to transform today’s art project into a paper airplane. Calliope launches the flier and sighs as it crashes within…
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skills matter
Thalia buffs her fingernails on fleece and reads, “Cahhn-fi-dens has nothing to do — with ability.” “Perhaps —” Nia looks up, “— but confidence without…
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head up, back straight
“Ahhhlllllllll in a day’s work!” Tal pulls over, opens her door, and flicks the bee from her seat. “It’s only 9:00 am?” Calliope squeaks. “Eventful…
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mmmm - yummy!
Thalia pats her tummy and spits a pit. “Re-mem-brrrrrr last summer? When cherries tasted like cough syrup?” “Chemo tainted taste buds…” Cal runs her…
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transitions
Thalia shakes spiders from their morning pursuit. “Yaaaaaah-hooooooooo! Roller blading — followed by a dirty monkey at the coffee shop. Book 4 is like a…
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why we play the game
“Wehlllll — That didn’t work.” Thalia scratches her hairline. “The hammering was fun thoooo!” “Need juicer foliage.” Nia sets off in search of… “I…
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May 2023
rolling, rolling, rolling
Thalia takes in the forecast. “Aaaaaa-teee-ate! Winds at a mere 6. Paddle board today?” Nia surveys the deck. Even though she misses planters popping…
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choose, step, choose, step
“Gehhhhhh-ting there!” Tal slams a slug of decaf. Nia neatens Book 4’s nearly empty folder. “Great work over the weekend ladies.” “Now let’s stay…
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grateful
“Gaaaaahhhhd bless AAAA-mer-ika!” Tal’s voice is strong after a solid rest. “Laaaaand that I luuuv!” Nia joins in. “Stand beside her!” “And guide her…
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play fuels passion
“Neither the landscape —” Nia puckers, “— nor the pannekoeken resemble their models.” Tal licks pure maple syrup from her fingers. “They were fuuuhnn to…
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everything can be…
this or that
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