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Write about something you do now that has become routine, but that the old you — or friends and family from your past — would never believe if they couldn’t witness it today with their own eyes.

Posted in Nonfiction on Nov 8, 2024

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Murderess back pain

Submitted to Contest #276

Three months ago I didn’t understand bikes. All I saw were: pedals and handlebars, one very awkward saddle, wheels, frames. Bikes were fiddly constructed vehicles from which I had fallen off countless times and into which my father would shove a wooden stick when, unfailingly supportive, he tried to teach me to cycle. And yet, one golden day in a land of everlasting autumn I rode on the rack of a bike – murderous pain stabbing my back – with a friend of mine sweating profusely behind its handlebar, I finally understood.Through toil...

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Please Enjoy Responsibly

Submitted to Contest #276

        I love IPA’s. Not only for their flavor but also for their names. Nothing makes you feel like a badass space God quite like drinking a beverage with ingredients named “Cashmere, Apollo, and Calypso”. I think the single thing I don’t love about them is the number of calories. I’m so thankful they don’t list that information on the side of the can because that would kill my Goddess vibes for sure. The old me would be shocked to know about my love of craft beer. I used to hate alcohol, but not bec...

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Lakshmi: The Flame of Light and Peace

Submitted to Contest #276

Lakshmi: The Flame of Light & PeaceThe rough texture of the tiny piece of wood between my right thumb and forefinger draws my attention, engaging my senses as I steady my hold and calm my breath, readying myself for an ancient ritual and ceremony.A small moment of reflection evoking a deep-seated memory and pause before the daily rush. A brief moment of grounding and simple reminder to stop and breathe, having gratitude for nature and the air flowing into my lungs and being absorbed into my body.A reminder of my connection to t...

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Yelling At The TV; The Journey To Becoming a Sporto

Submitted to Contest #276

In the world, there are sporty people and non-sporty people. As a child, as an adolescent, even as a young adult, I was non-sporty. Until one day I woke up and I was in the other circle. It was as if a switch had flipped and I was obsessed. Give me everything, I love it all. I love hockey, I am obsessed with football. I would watch lacrosse every day if they aired it. Basketball is interesting but I prefer the NCAA over NBA. I even watched Tennis for a little while. The journey to get there was something wild. My parents begged and plea...

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