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The Long Goodbye
The Long Goodbye

We miss you every moment of every day, Allie.

Image: A long table with red plastic table cloths with several chairs through the center of the Love and Bicycles store. There is merchandise lining the walls. At the table are Alden and Allie’s kids with our mom.

One Year On
One Year On

It still doesn’t make sense.

Image: An Asian Ladybeetle (ladybug) on Morgain’s knuckle, her hand outstretched and palm down.

Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don’t
Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don’t

Pro-life is only reserved to unborn babies and pretty people.

Image: The sisters stand in a line, in matching black dresses each holding a single yellow flower, and looking in different directions while all smiling. Alden is 4 months pregnant.

Abortion & Me (and You, Too!)
Abortion & Me (and You, Too!)

Our government can make a decision on a person with a uterus never being able to give birth, while simultaneously forcing a person with a uterus to give birth. I don’t understand how people can say that and not be frightened by the implications.

Image: From the perspective of Morgain, a bag of Lifesaver Candy being held and rested on her knee.

Let's Take a Long Look in the Mirror
Let's Take a Long Look in the Mirror

What you just said? It says a whole lot more about you than you think (or are willing to admit).

Image: An oval mirror with a gold carved rim, hanging above a sink. The wall is a pale pastel green with floral wallpaper on the lower half. The mirror reflection shows a wicker shelf and an open door.

Five Year Plan
Five Year Plan

I’ve never not had a plan.

Image: A bouquet with white, blue, red, and yellow flowers that Morgain arranged, sitting on a wooden table.

Today Was Going to be a Busy Day
Today Was Going to be a Busy Day

Trigger Warning: It’s about Allie.

Image: A picture of a cake in the shape of a white chef’s hat, made for Alden by her sisters after her first chef certification, with the words “Congrats Alden!” written across the top.

Christmas Tradition
Christmas Tradition

I’ve lost caregivers this year.

Image: From the perspective of Morgain laying on a couch, Brue is resting his head on her stomach, there is a decorated Christmas tree, and a paper chain hanging around the ceiling of the room.

My Skin Isn’t Welcome Where I’m From
My Skin Isn’t Welcome Where I’m From

Why do you need me to provide evidence?

Image: The sisters stand with their parents, brother, aunt, and dog in front of a fireplace at Christmas time, about 1993. Everyone is wearing a Nike T-shirt that says “If we’re gonna live together…we gotta play together.”

Song Suggestions: Space City ~ Drive-By Truckers, Madness ~ Lucius

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