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Read more about the article “Ride the Wave.” – Black Cake
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“Ride the Wave.” – Black Cake

Ride the wave. I loved this line from Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel, Black Cake. The character in the book stretches beyond the literal meaning of these three little words. He…

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January 26, 2024
Read more about the article “Strangers are the people we forgot we needed in this life.” The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
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“Strangers are the people we forgot we needed in this life.” The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

I don’t think of myself as a person who makes friends easily. I don’t like parties or crowds. I usually turn away from, instead of towards, people I don’t know.…

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August 17, 2023
Read more about the article “To know something is there, yet be unable to grasp it, is torture indeed.”- Remarkably Bright Creatures
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“To know something is there, yet be unable to grasp it, is torture indeed.”- Remarkably Bright Creatures

It’s been almost two months since I read this great line, formed in the mind of an octopus (yes, an octopus), from Shelby Van Pelt’s unique, emotional, and inspiring novel,…

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October 10, 2022
Read more about the article “Maybe the definition of a happy marriage was simply not wishing you were married to anyone’s husband but your own.”
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“Maybe the definition of a happy marriage was simply not wishing you were married to anyone’s husband but your own.”

This great line, from Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan, stopped me on the page. It’s a laugh out loud way to describe a good marriage and I've had…

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November 19, 2020

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  • Amy Richman on “To know something is there, yet be unable to grasp it, is torture indeed.”- Remarkably Bright CreaturesHello Sheryl. wow what great writing and so sorry to hear what you’ve been through. if i had know i
  • Amy Richman on “Imagine if all men took women seriously.” – Lessons in ChemistryI couldn’t agree with you more Sheryl This topic is so personal to all of us especially having daughters.Good writing
  • Stephanie Marks on “Physics: if you’re heading in the right direction, you will eventually reach your destination.” – The Magic of Lemon Drop PieHi Sheryl! I absolutely love this quote and believe whole heartedly that there is so much truth to be found
  • Barbara Rosen on “Always remember that prevention is the most important form of medicine.” – Lady Tan’s Circle of WomenI did medical insurance at a physicians office for 40 years…I was able to contact the carrier if I had
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