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thanksgiving
This morning the pictures popped up: “Today three years ago!”
Nov 28, 2025 • Sarah Asay
brake lights
several days ago I was walking by the front door, when I saw brake lights through the windows,
May 4, 2025 • Sarah Asay
origin story
I always think of Michael Scott asking Toby Flenderson: “Why are you the way that you are?” But then I also think of when we learn why Han Solo can be…
Feb 15, 2025 • Sarah Asay
the saints
My parents left the Catholic Church when I was just a few years old, and I grew up in it’s forbidden shadow with the captivated by it’s mystery.
Feb 8, 2025 • Sarah Asay
shorts
i need more info.
Feb 1, 2025 • Sarah Asay
giving blood
we aren't that different
Jan 25, 2025 • Sarah Asay
shine on
you crazy diamond
Jan 18, 2025
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
tw: suicide
Jun 12, 2024 • Sarah Asay
thirty-six penpals
thirty-six penpals
I grew up unschooled, cult adjacent, my best friends were my 36 pen-pals. I write about that, and other things too.
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