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Stasis vs. Social Distancing

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April 29, 2020 //  by Terra Osterling

Sta·sis /ˈstāsis/ Noun: A period or state of inactivity or equilibrium. Prologue: I started thinking about the concept of stasis as long ago as last fall when I jotted it into my journal, pondered through winter, and finally began writing in the first days of March. It was a good time to write about stasis …

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Controlling Substance

High test is the only one for me.

November 6, 2015 //  by Terra Osterling

I quit you because we didn’t agree, At the gut level. Life was fine enough, and I was strong and resolved; You were close by, every day, But, I didn’t “need” you. Truly. Your Cousin Sugar still comes by, Ours a sweet, warm, pedestrian relationship. You, I knew, could slay me. With you, it is …

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Ping Pong Challenge

October 9, 2015 //  by Terra Osterling

Compliments are important in a business where client testimonials and referrals can make or break your pipeline. If my work is good and people like it, sometimes they tell me, and I smile over’a job well done.’ If my work is good and people like it, sometimes they will tell other people. When that compliment …

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Food (for thought)

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May 27, 2014 //  by Terra Osterling

I’ve always had a stomach of iron. Born and raised in Rochester, NY, I am a good native daughter, able to wash down a Nick Tahou’s Garbage Plate (red hots, please) with a Genesee Cream Ale. It’s been a while since I’ve ‘enjoyed’ that kind of meal, but my gut easily takes on spicy Asian …

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Melanoma Winter: In Poetry

March 16, 2014 //  by Terra Osterling

The past six weeks have been stressful and emotional. Two major surgeries in 2 1/2 weeks is also tough on the body. In total, I’ve endured two rounds of general anesthetic, two sets of stitches and/or staples, countless IV and syringe pokes, and almost three days admitted to the hospital. Four weeks ago, I was …

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Volunteering is a lucrative business

September 15, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

Why do something for nothing? Why complete actual work without any actual monetary gain? Why do anything for anyone? One quarter or more of all Americans volunteer[i]. Numbers wonks can follow the link at the bottom of this post to read the official February 2013 report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yes, volunteerism …

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Decisions, Decisions

June 9, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

Instead of writing, today I spent the afternoon with a friend. She is at a crossroads and ready to make the decision to change her life. Over iced tea and California rolls, we discussed what it feels like when your job has become a toxic pool; where you can barely envision that a way out …

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Mother, may I…

May 12, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

Moms give us life, and they also teach us how to live. There’s the heartfelt stuff, and the truly gushing moments at graduations, weddings and births. But the real lessons?  These are in the mundane day-to-day admonishments, chore assignments, scoldings, and one-liners – all the stuff you hear in your first 18 years of life. …

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