letters

a few thoughts on being a reasonable human

let's start with being patient with yourself

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freedom of assuming the best

Dear Lucille, People are generally good. Even when ugliness rears its head in one's behavior, it is likely a product of heartache and...

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grief: similarly different

Dear Lucille, Grief cannot speak to any two people in the same exact way. Similarities are inevitable--but its capacities are vast. One...

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Dear Boys, she'll find it

Dear Boys, I have been thinking about a few things you inherited from me: 1. Poofy hair: It just sticks up no matter what you do. It...

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violence

Dear Lucille, Limit the unnecessary violence you intake. The world has it in spades, and it is easy to ingest it with little thought. Its...

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the liberating power of forgiveness

Dear Lucille, Forgiveness may be the single most important and distinguishing attribute of someone who is close to Heaven. It is a trait...