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Wearing Something Out

Posted on 01/19/202001/20/2020 by Carla Seidl

I love the feeling of getting every last bit out of a jar, or a toothpaste tube, or of wearing a piece of clothing out. In that moment, I honor the life of the thing that is expiring, appreciating the gift of utility it has granted me. I feel that I, too, have been useful,…

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Microwave

Posted on 01/17/2020 by Carla Seidl

We have not had a microwave since we moved to our new house, and while I am occasionally reminded of the absence of this appliance, most of the time, I don’t miss it. I have an electric tea kettle to heat up water when I need, and can heat up leftover food on the stove…

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