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Writing that pays close attention

On small joys, overlooked beauty, and the life that unfolds when you slow down enough to notice it. A newsletter for women who are done rushing.

Sherry R. Dryja Sherry R. Dryja

Keeping Watch

An unusual racket of crows caught my ear one Friday morning in June. Amid the familiar caw-caw of unsettled crows was a singular call that stood out. Higher pitched. Rougher. A sound that caught somewhere under my ribs before I understood why.

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