Category Archives: divorce

Precious Metal

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Christie

I put on lipstick and perfume to sell my wedding ring. I tried to sell it once before, several years ago now.  The jeweler had offered me two hundred dollars for an engagement ring, a wedding ring, an anniversary necklace … Continue reading →

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Finally, a Use

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Christie

I’ve been looking for a use for you, a purpose, some sort of box to carry around your twisted up remains, left over from that fun house mirror called irreconcilable differences (not like I saw you try).  But I’ve figured … Continue reading →

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Must everything be a metaphor?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Christie

A week after my then husband walked out the door (and yes, that’s literally, figuratively and any other way you might take that), I walked into a tattoo and piercing shop on University Ave.  I’m often interminably indecisive when it … Continue reading →

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