Medusa was back, and she was after my family. Not the Gorgon from Greek mythology. She’s been dead thousands of years. Rather her namesake, the plant/monster that climbs up the side of a narrow archway at the entrance to our backyard and then coils above it in an unruly mass that warns outsiders: You...
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An Open Letter to the Gentleman Who Stole My Wife’s iPhone out of Her Hands on the Train: Congratulations on your new iPhone! I just know you’re going to love it, as it’s a fantastic device with an easy-to-use interface and photos of my relatives. Heck, they’re now your relatives, too — we’re on...
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