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Tricia Rodriguez

  • Tiny Specks

    “Flight Attendants, prepare for take-off.”   I was flying back home from a work trip in North Carolina. Legs crossed, faintly hearing how to use an oxygen mask, I start praying I get home safely. The airplane noise sounded just like the white noise I sleep with. Strange how the same noise that can calm…

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  • Self-Diagnosis

    Have you ever had an allergic reaction to something? This weekend as we were watching football, my daughter wanted to try my cashew, dairy free ice cream. She took 1 small bite and with a look of disgust said,  “That’s gross!”   Well, more for Mommy! I thought to myself.   Before a minute went…

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  • Brand New

    A storm came through a few days ago and blew our pool cover off. I didn’t notice this happened until a few days later. What once was clear water, now was covered in leaves. This is going to take a while to clean.   Looking at the dirty water, I realized this is what happens…

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