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Alextotle: The In-Between

Reflections from inside the questions—mirrors for people tired of answers.

Launched 10 months ago


The Beautiful Burden

While my brother was alive, there were moments I saw him as a burden.

Jun 21•Alextotle


The Thing Itself

A number of years ago, I worked for the Victims of Violent Crimes Program.

Jun 15•Alextotle


Essential Breaking

For most of my life, I thought breaking was something to avoid.

Jun 11•Alextotle


The Opening

There is heaviness in grief.

May 27•Alextotle


Life Is Good

Machines breathe beside him.

May 10•Alextotle


The Disappearing And Reappearing

Lately, I’ve been carrying a quiet feeling that something was missing.

Apr 5•Alextotle


Short-Changed

When I was growing up in Boyle Heights, there was an ice-cream lady who drove through our block every summer afternoon.

Mar 8•Alextotle


Intact

I called my friend Yvonne just to say hello.

Mar 2•Alextotle