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Retrospect

Retrospect

Retrospect is a community of people who want to share their stories. Each week a prompt is posted that is designed to evoke memories and feelings, and people are invited to share a story or recollection in response. You can make a free account on retrospect to...

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Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

You know what’s nice? Being able to breathe. That’s one of a few revelations I have had since my surgery 2 weeks ago for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. Last year, right before COVID-19 became a recognized threat, I noticed I was having a hard time breathing. If last...

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The Teal Pumpkin Project

The Teal Pumpkin Project

When my daughter was little her school had her sit at a separate table for lunch, with the rest of the kids who had peanut butter in their lunch bags. This was a surprise to me, we never had to do that as kids. But it also made me think of all the food allergies kids...

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Food Stories : The Family Pickle Recipe

Food Stories : The Family Pickle Recipe

When I was young my mother would can or freeze fresh produce from her garden. Pickles were one of my favorite foods she would make. These dill pickles were a favorite family recipe that has been passed down for generations.I say ‘she made’ but in reality she had my...

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Food Stories : Would You Like Some Salad?

Food Stories : Would You Like Some Salad?

I met my husband, Brian, 25 years ago when we both lived in Southern California, he in San Diego and me in Los Angeles. I had been raised in between the two, in Orange County, and while I was not a California native, I definitely considered myself to be a Californian....

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Note from Angela

Recently I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis, which requires me to have 3 surgeries before the end of the year. Because of this I will be reducing my verbal communication at work and would appreciate clients using the ticket...

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