Ruby Begs me Not to Go

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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January 27th 2007
Surprised myself by not crying at the airport...came close though. Surprised at how fluidly I moved around in the terminal's confines too. A little strange to blend in. Used to sticking out? Both relieving and unnerving at the same time. Simultaneously monogamous. Simul. Simul atque. The Latin comes and goes, usually in phrases and patterns. Kept trying to sift out Icelanders…tall, blonde ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more