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 AMERICAN MICHAELS: COHEN & CORLEONE
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted February 28, 2019

AMERICAN MICHAELS: COHEN & CORLEONE

As I watched Michael Cohen testify before the House Oversight Committee, I heard the voices of my late law-abiding, left of center,  and religious parents: “A fixer for Donald Trump whose [...]

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 THE GIRL WHO STRUGGLED TO PAY OFF STUDENT LOAN DEBT
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted November 19, 2018

THE GIRL WHO STRUGGLED TO PAY OFF STUDENT LOAN DEBT

It was honorable, heroic, and horrible. I made the $116 monthly payments because I’d signed the papers and didn’t want to ruin my credit rating. Unlike two of my older siblings, who [...]

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 DREAMING OF QUEENSBRIARS
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted April 27, 2018

DREAMING OF QUEENSBRIARS

Extraordinary moonlight illuminated the twisted brick pathway in front of my house. If only this glowing, silvery orb could cast a spell that would clear my mind! Tonight, I have cued up The [...]

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 THE RECONSTRUCTIONIST OF BOROUGH PARK PREPARES FOR SEDER 2018
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted March 23, 2018

THE RECONSTRUCTIONIST OF BOROUGH PARK PREPARES FOR SEDER 2018

This year, I’m not sure what will be added to  my seder table of Resistance. In recognition of Jewish women, Miriam’s Cup and an orange have become Passover staples and we already [...]

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 STOPS AND STARTS: MAKING SENSE OF A.W.P. 2018
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted March 16, 2018

STOPS AND STARTS: MAKING SENSE OF A.W.P. 2018

Having escaped New York City ahead of a brutal winter storm, I was safely shuttled to my downtown Tampa lodgings. Deciding to attend A.W.P. (Association of Writing Programs) conference late in [...]

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 WINTER 2018: REFLECTIONS ON WRITING “SEDUCTION OF THE MUSE”
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted January 7, 2018

WINTER 2018: REFLECTIONS ON WRITING “SEDUCTION OF THE MUSE”

It’s a frigid January night and I’ve been hibernating for days. My cupboards are nearly empty and tonight’s dinner combined tofu with Italian breadcrumbs, tomato sauce (last [...]

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 LET A THOUSAND HELIOTROPE BLOOM!
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted December 18, 2017

LET A THOUSAND HELIOTROPE BLOOM!

The final phase begins! I’m re-reading “The Wife in Winter: Seduction of The Muse”, relentlessly editing each chapter. Each day starts with questions: Have I conjured epiphany [...]

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 #WE QUEST #BEST YEAR #DENY THE DEFAULT
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted December 6, 2017

#WE QUEST #BEST YEAR #DENY THE DEFAULT

“A VISION IS LIVED AND ENACTED EVERY DAY” “POLITICS IS NOT WHO YOU VOTE FOR. IT IS HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE”  “AND THE DAY CAME WHEN THE RISK TO REMAIN TIGHT IN A BUD [...]

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 The Wife in Winter: Seduction of The Muse
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By Mindy Ohringer
In Progressive Reflection
Posted November 22, 2017

The Wife in Winter: Seduction of The Muse

It’s the final countdown! After ten years of drafting, crafting, and editing, (all of which were continually interrupted by child-rearing, eldercare, friend care, and other profound moral [...]

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