"Megan," I said softly, my eyes still shut. "Have you started yet?" My question floated between us like a feather, lightly falling through the thick, dusty air before resting alongside my bare feet. My knees trembled, whether because of cold or nerves I didn't know. The world outside was quiet, most people still asleep in … Continue reading Neighbors : Chapter One
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In My House of Worship
The following originated as a term paper for the creative non-fiction class I took the spring of my senior year. My original subject, "Why I Don't Go to Church," was inspired by Anne Lamott's essay "Why I Don't Meditate." I. A single beam of light falls upon the cardinal as he speaks to us, the reverent crowd. He … Continue reading In My House of Worship