Love in Downtown San Francisco

Love is A handsome young man playing an accordion skillfully. A sad melody. Melancholic. Fast. Intricate. An ancient folk song that you forgot even exists. But it moves you. It evokes your memories. Of past love. Of past life. A life you didn’t even have. Of affairs and betrayals. Of romance and rebirth… Love is [...]

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In 9 Years… (How much do people change?) – Part One

What are the odds of meeting someone you only met once 9 years ago?     Nine (and a half) years ago, I met an older man. I was 18; it was after my high school national exam. Having some days off waiting for the result, I decided to go for what had been my [...]

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Everybody Deserves Their Life Stories Written Out: The Orphaned Princess with a Ratty Face

I The orphaned princess wrinkled her eyebrows. She could not comprehend. She’s sure she knew about love. This is how love is: gifts, romantic dinners, celebrations, and intense jealousy. One’s man should not think of other women but his own. So when her man did not approve of her ‘reasonable’ plea, she was sad. No, [...]

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