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Phoenix Dreaming

D.Lynn — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Monday, February 12, 2007: Death by fire. I dream of dying in a burst of flames. Searing heat traveling from my feet, up my legs, swirling around me. Hot, dry, release. My soul purified by fire—a quick, dramatic death, nothing left but ash. The antithesis of my life.

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Phoenix Slouching

D.Lynn — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, February 13, 2007: I awaken to the offensively chipper chatter of morning show hosts from the clock radio at my husband’s bedside. Pulling up my knees, I withdraw deeper into the dark, warm covers and lift them over the back of my head, relieved when he hits “snooze” and heads to the bathroom. A ten-minute reprieve.

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Phoenix Delivered

D.Lynn — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Thursday, July 16, 2009: The year transpires much the same, one distraction to the next. By day, I split myself in two—half domesticated mom, half professional businesswoman—accomplishing neither whole-heartedly. Perpetually fatigued and scattered.

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Phoenix Sleuthing

D.Lynn — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Monday, July 20, 2009: In the days that follow, I carry the mysterious letter with me everywhere, pausing often to re-read it and re-examine the envelope.

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Phoenix Rising

D.Lynn — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, July 22, 2009: My curiosity over the letter’s origin turns to obsession. Who could have written such a letter and under what circumstances? The question rests on my pillow, and the letter under it, as I drift off to sleep that night.

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