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Kiss-Worthy

In 4LTR WORD: KISS, Buffington Pop by Laura Buffington

Sometimes I wonder if Hosea ever just kissed Gomer. If you know the story, maybe you wonder too. It’s a story from the Bible, but Disney and Hollywood stole it. You may know it as the story of Cinderella or Pretty …

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Free Rides

In 4LTR WORD: FREE by Laura Buffington

I remember 16 when my life turned with a key. The world was mine and I had everywhere to be. She was two bad shades of yellow, played only AM radio, Still rode like the dream. I had known for …

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Moments in November

In 4LTR WORD: HOME, Buffington Pop by Laura Buffington

For my sister, Kris Reffett: 12/13/68–11/4/04 There are moments in November when the old loss becomes new again. Like someone arranged the calendar to say, “Meet with grief today. Remember the day her heart stopped beating. Remember the day yours …

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Word Trips

In Buffington Pop, Communities by Laura Buffington

I’m a firm believer in the power of a pilgrimage. Not just the long journey across oceans to holy lands, but the country road drive to clear your head or the one-day trip to somewhere new just so the world …