Category Archives: Friendship

Club Secrets

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Deborah Parrish Author

Deep within all orphans, there is a quiet longing that never fades. We never get over the loss of a parent, no matter how old we may be, or how sick they may be. This is the great secret of the club. The grief just burrows deep within us, but it never leaves. I want to tell my friend that the love from our fathers never leaves us, they transition to something more powerful, more accessible. But, the grief is buried underneath our Everyday Face. Continue reading →

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“Frosty”

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Deborah Parrish Author

Today I met 7-year-old Naomi, the daughter of My Music Man’s old high school buddy.  She was delightful and quickly brought out my inner little girl.  As we chatted about the snow on the ground here in Iowa, I told her that I … Continue reading →

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Flat Chest and Big Feet

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Deborah Parrish Author

‎”Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.”   ~Richard Bach It was a small thing, really.  I’m not sure she … Continue reading →

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Live Pies Served Up Fresh

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Deborah Parrish Author

There are Pie People and there are Cake People. My Music Man and I are confirmed Pie People. I simply love pie. I’d rather have pie than cake. It’s not just a matter of taste, it’s a matter of substance. … Continue reading →

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“The Greatest of All Performances”

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Deborah Parrish Author

Listening to Hans’ guitar penetrate our morning brought a slow sweet sob effervescing from inside the core of my heart. It was one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs I had ever heard and watching my lover sleep, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the couple next door and the love they expressed with a simple song. Continue reading →

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Steeling Time

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Deborah Parrish Author

These tracks are far from the busy highways, crisscrossing the miles the way they always have. They are partially abandoned, discarded by our speed-drenched manic lifestyles. Continue reading →

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