The Commodity of Sleep
It’s time for the announcement we’ve been waiting for since I first posted about it back in March: Sowul, Renewing. My son, Edwin Michael, was born on Friday, September 7, at 8:57 PM. He ...
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Teaching And Pushcarts
It’s the first day of school today, and for the first time in 27 years (since I was 4) I’m missing it. It’s a strange feeling for me, but I know that I’m about to embark on a n...
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What No One Tells You About Being Pregnant
I’ve learned a lot of things in the last nine months, from books, friends and experiences. I’ve concluded that women need those nine months just as much as their babies do, for emotional d...
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A Change Of Sowul
Tomorrow, August 28th, is the 1-year anniversary of Words from the Sowul! I can’t believe I’ve made it this far! And now I’m using that milestone as an excuse to make a change. As t...
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The Exception To The Book/Movie Rule
I think most book lovers agree that the experience of reading a book is always greater than the experience of watching that book come to life onscreen. It’s a simple reason: when you read, almos...
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Where To Find Free E-Books
When I bought my Kindle last summer, the biggest drawback in my mind was that I’d end up spending more money on books. Even though e-books are cheaper, I so rarely purchase books that cost was d...
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