Archive | November, 2009

#363 Katherine

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Dear Katherine,
I first met you in college. Do you remember? I had just left a meeting with the head of the English Department. A visiting professor had asked me to drop the class she was teaching because she would, “be forced to include certain texts” if I remained [...]

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The Shame Of Obesity, My Scarlet Letter

This is a terrifying moment. I am surprised at my fear because my obesity is not a hidden thing. I am not a gambling addict, a heroin junkie, or have some other habit that can be hidden with excuses and lies. Imagine what it would be like to walk around with all your pertinent financial [...]

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