Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from a Porch Swing

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“I need to be very stern with myself.”

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Jen Deaderick
Jun 09, 2024
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Tomorrow is trash day. Trash day was a big deal during the pandemic lockdown. I had recurring romantic moments with one of the guys on the main DPW truck. I looked forward to seeing him each week. Then there was the stoic woman on the recycling truck. We were respectfully friendly. I was starved for human interaction, she didn’t seem to be. We made it w…

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