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Autoethnographic Literary Fiction & Poetry: A Woman in a Public Space

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·December 23, 2021·12 min read
"A woman alone doesn’t belong to any male power or protection sphere. She can be kidnapped into fears and dreams."
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Autoethnographic Poetry & Art: Traveling Through the Apocalypse

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·February 22, 2022·8 min read
“We noticed signs of climate change and felt a sense of impending doom, even as we witnessed how human beings across the continent are trying to keep alive a sense of culture, art, and kindness.”
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Autoethnographic Essay: Adventures in Examining Life

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”I still aim to engage in the process of life, commit to a meaningful purpose, and structure my life around an intrinsically satisfying activity. For me, I will continue writing as a way to make sense of what it means to be alive.”
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Have You Ever Crossed the Desert in a Circus Train?

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·May 6, 2022·5 min read
"Have you ever crossed the desert in a circus train? I took such a detour—by choice— in 1978 when I hung up my pointe shoes to ride an elephant named Peggy."
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Dancing for My Supper Like the Old Vaudevillians

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"Barriers melt like grilled cheese at the table when you're dancing for your supper like the old vaudevillians."
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