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green christmas

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Linnea Ashley

There is something acutely incongruous about hearing feliz navidad on loop while swerving and dipping down a pot holed road- lush greenery rising up on both sides. This Christmas is definitely green. it doesn’t feel like Christmas, music to the … Continue reading →

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4 in 6 billion

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Linnea Ashley

My father always said marriage was the toughest job you’ll ever love. Yeah he borrowed that line from peace corps but that doesn’t make it any less true. The idea that two people – fully formed – come together to … Continue reading →

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home

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Linnea Ashley

the notion of home has always been less place and more people. a military brat traipsing with my family hither and yon, the word home has always conjured up the faces of my parents and sister assembled hodge podge on … Continue reading →

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a little bit of me showing

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Linnea Ashley

Vulnerability is at once the safest and most dangerous of places. A revealing of interiors into the trust of some external presence can be cradling or a perilous fall. I find myself adept at maneuvering just on the cusp; able … Continue reading →

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nearly far

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Linnea Ashley

it feels strange to be so close to home and still so far. when i’m gone – usually – i’m so far away that visiting isn’t an option or i’m close enough to drive home in a matter of hours. … Continue reading →

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titles

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Linnea Ashley

Friendship, honesty…these can be tricky things. Definitions taken for granted. But I find that sometimes using the same vocabulary does not mandate the same meaning   Facebook’s use of the word friend illustrates my point. I have over 200 “friends” … Continue reading →

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christmas christmas time was here

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Linnea Ashley

i spent christmas day in my apartment accompanied only by facebook, my cell phone, and pizza rolls. sounds sad, but i was technically at work. so as i tried (unsuccessfully) to connect to our server i edited various power points … Continue reading →

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B

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Linnea Ashley

an ample woman, she shimmied her way to the pillow on the floor, smoothed the ruffles of her clothes and with the rustling settled, she looked as comfortable as always. she had a smile on her face that would have … Continue reading →

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love

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Linnea Ashley

my sister and her husband seep love. their house steeps love. not just because they have the pitter patter of 6 little feet but because they are the incarnate of affection and passion and…well…love. saturday marks their 6th anniversary. i … Continue reading →

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family et al

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Linnea Ashley

my brother in law was skeptical of my move west. he maintains that you can be happy anywhere so there was no reason for me to pick up and move across the country. i don’t disagree. i do believe, however, … Continue reading →

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