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Mar
19

perspective.

By Heidi Wright | Published: March 19, 2007
and for the underdeveloped and unchallenged these kinds of things seem pretty rough. then i hear about the one-legged soccer player who gets out on the field and hop kicks a ton of ass out there on the field and LOVES IT. or the Iraq War vetran who has lost a leg and is out placing in the iron man. or my friend down the hall who is hobbling today, but most days is kicking my ass every day with unmatched class and generosity against a backdrop of a rich, tough layered history of challenges. and quietly reminds me. there are many depths to face head on with grace and fierce determination.
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Feb
25

source of all the commotion.

By Heidi Wright | Published: February 25, 2005
so there it is, the infamous wedge compression fracture of the anterior superior of my L-3 vertebrae. seems to be pretty insignificant considering all the attention it’s getting (and frankly the trouble it’s giving me). wedge compression fracture of the anterior superior of my L-3 Originally uploaded by in retrospect. i made it to the [...]
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that thing you’re going through

By Heidi Wright | Published: February 25, 2005
ok, i’ve gotten so many sweet notes and get well wishes from people i love. but i have to say this is best get well message. EVER. thank you ariel, for causing me to re-injure myself by collapsing in a heap of laughter.
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Feb
21

this makes it seven.

By Heidi Wright | Published: February 21, 2005
i like to think of myself as an adventerous girl who’s always game for a little excitement. while in mexico i jumped at the opportunity to get in the ring in flip-flops and a cape for a “faux-bullfight” (which turned out not to be faux at all), bungee jumped in cowboy boots for $20 and [...]
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