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Mary Anna King

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A Name

According to my mother, I was a late talker. Not because I lacked the ability—I could holler “MOM” at an ear splitting volume from the age of…… Read more “A Name”

June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 by MaryK

The Only Way is Forward….

I am officially one month away from the launch of my debut memoir, and if I am honest, I am as excited as I am terrified. My… Read more "The Only Way is Forward…."

May 22, 2015May 17, 2021 by MaryK

Sisterly Suggestion

For the first day of November, a.k.a “National Adoption Month”, here’s a bit of advice: When you get together with your long lost siblings, try to take…… Read more “Sisterly Suggestion”

November 1, 2014November 1, 2014 by MaryK

Saving Trees is Hard

I am glad that we’re not printing the manuscript out a million times for the editing process. Enough trees are going to donate their fibrous insides when…… Read more “Saving Trees is Hard”

August 4, 2014August 4, 2014 by MaryK

My Sister’s Father

The first time I saw the man was in my mother’s living room. [And here is where the qualifiers begin.] The first time I saw the man…… Read more “My Sister’s Father”

July 26, 2014November 5, 2014 by MaryK

For Becca. On Her Birthday.

For the past nineteen years, my sister Becca has told this story every time she introduces me to her friends. I guess to show them what our…… Read more “For Becca. On Her Birthday.”

July 14, 2014January 29, 2015 by MaryK

Things You Pick Up in Public Restrooms

It’s been years since I have been in a bar bathroom this foul.  You need to be much more intoxicated than I currently am not to mind…… Read more “Things You Pick Up in Public Restrooms”

May 26, 2013May 27, 2013 by MaryK

The Video

There is a video. A video that a distant biological relative who I will never know posted on YouTube. It’s from before my Uncle Mac accidentally shot…… Read more “The Video”

May 22, 2013November 6, 2014 by MaryK

Late Bloomer

My hair is piled on top of my head. I am dressed like a 19th century peasant.  I lose count of how many bobby pins I used.…… Read more “Late Bloomer”

April 22, 2013April 22, 2013 by MaryK

Here.

It was a school day.  It was sunny, but crisp for April.  The weather at the beginning of Tornado season was always unpredictable. I was in the…… Read more “Here.”

April 19, 2013June 2, 2014 by MaryK

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