Monthly Archives: January 2014

Sons and Daughters

Posted on January 17, 2014 by advicefrommarta

I always imagined myself as the mother of sons. A cross between Mrs. Portnoy, June Cleaver and the mother of the Cartwright Boys’ from Bonanza (only alive). I would live surrounded by men who would love and cherish me and … Continue reading →

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These Boots: The Title Has a Colon Because I Mention Academia

Posted on January 11, 2014 by advicefrommarta

One hundred years ago, or maybe it was fourteen, or maybe yesterday I’m not sure which, I bought these boots. I had moved to Chicago on a whim, and then seven years later fled the city in what I now … Continue reading →

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When Home Is Not Your Home

Posted on January 3, 2014 by advicefrommarta

I left Louisville, KY in my twenties with the conviction that Louisville is a place where it is so easy to be “content” that one can never be “happy.” It made sense at the time and so I set off … Continue reading →

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