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MY LEFT EYE
November 16, 2025
I love reading and writing and can’t imagine life without eyesight.

WHO IS HARRIET LANE?
November 9, 2025
I didn't expect a pop quiz from my ophthalmologist, but I got one. Three questions.

ALL SOULS’ DAY
November 2, 2025
November 2 is The Day of the Dead in Mexico. It's a time of celebration.

IT’S HARD TO STOP A TRAIN
October 26, 2025
We are loud. We are strong. We are organized. We are unflappable. Or so I thought.