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Awkward First Dates and Mary Poppins

You can always tell when people are on a first date.

Jan 8 • Namrata Raju

An Argument in Support of Ugly-Crying in Public (and Shaving Only One Leg)

The last time I ugly-cried in public was during the spring of 2024.

May 12, 2025 • Namrata Raju

When I was small, and Christmas trees were tall

I have seldom given much thought to who grows the Christmas trees that grin and wink from countless living rooms each year, heaving under baubles of…

Dec 19, 2024 • Namrata Raju

Mice on the Subway Tracks

Occasionally, I think of my emotions as different characters in the movie of my life.

Sep 24, 2024 • Namrata Raju

My Name is Gladiator

The man standing before us raised a furtive eyebrow.

Sep 5, 2024 • Namrata Raju

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