I came across this article the other day and it reminded me of how I first started my friendships-in-the-computer. It took us a little while, and a lot of sadness and anxiety, to build a family. I was really isolated for a while there–I couldn’t really deal with real life so well, and found solace [...]

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This one, on teachers’ salaries, by Dave Eggers. And a group of articles by Tucson’s own Patty Machelor on foster care and the other thing. The stories are heartening, inspiring, and discouraging. Thank you to our underpaid teachers. Thank you, Patty M, for reminding us that there are so many ways children grow up, so [...]

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The Folk Festival, of course, both Saturday and Sunday… On Saturday is the Young at Art Festival at the Poetry Center, which means you can Watch Chalk Art Contribute to Tucson’s Longest Poem Eat Blue Banjo BBQ: Mesquite-grilled Tri Tip Steak Sandwiches, North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Hot Dog stand with lots [...]

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