Monthly Archives: March 2023

Buy

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

Buy, buy, buy, and buy some more, buy a bigger house, fill the floors. Keep it new, keep you poor, keep it disposable and easily stored. Build lots of sheds to block the view, work more hours to pay for … Continue reading →

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So Much More

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

Deep within, she held love close, and devotion, coupling them with tenderness, and kindness, and passion. They were there for the taking because she was willing to give, her hand outstretched, palm raised, awaiting another. Surely she was someone, seen … Continue reading →

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The Road Through Self-Doubt Paved with Growth

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

Self-doubt is insidious because it, like depression, tells you lies. It’s a prosecuting attorney in the court of your life where it’s up to you to lead the defense. As the defense attorney, you need evidence, proof that you’re right. … Continue reading →