Remembering her father, Carly envisions what her father's last words to her would have been. Big Al's larger-than-life spirit was an intricate part of his community, and left a mark on everyone who met him. His daughter captures his impact in a thoughtful memoir, summarizing Al's gifts and giving life to his lessons.
Read MoreMy then dorm room was a mash-up of misunderstood anxiety, homesickness and underpraised aromas.
Read MoreA Welsh saying contains my Saturday night in. Old ladies with clubs tumbling out of a barrel-rolled dark sky, and somehow I'm getting less shy admitting that the years are telling me to soften.
Read MoreI used my hands. I built a bed for you. It took years. To this day, I can barely assemble an Ikea night table.
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