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Capsule Number 22: Pieces of Romeo
Fifteen years have passed. Yet sometimes my thoughts still dance around the same question: What would life be like if my father had never passed away? Would I have a perfect family picture? I don’t know. Maybe there is no… Continue reading
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Part One – Vietnam Diaries: The Destination is Only Half the Story
It was our clinic anniversary, and we had a planned to travel to Vietnam, thinking it would be more affordable than taking a domestic trip. This trip was not shouldered by the company, we were paying for everything with our… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 21: Why Walk Backwards When I’m Meant to Move Forward
Call me whatever name or adjective you wish, but I have never been comfortable with complacency or procrastination. Something in me has always been leaned toward change. I have been told, “You’ve changed.” My boss once said those exact words.… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 19: The Unexpected Compass: How a Patient Taught me to Navigate Life
The Intense Beginning Our first encounter wasn’t calm. Vera entered the clinic like a whirlwind-inquisitive, detail-oriented, and asking question after question. I soon realized that Vera herself is like those designs: complex and precise. I didn’t know then she would… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 18: Confessions from the Cubicle: Eorie’s Saga Behind the Glass
Working behind a service counter in a medical setting is a lot like living in a fishbowl-except the fish are expected to dispense wisdom, keep secrets, and maintain a perfect BMI. Between the sliding glass windows and the constant keyboard… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 17: The Cage of Rest: Finding My Way to Helen’s Home
“I spent 18 years building an altar of work, only to realize I was starving for soul-sustenance. I went home as a stranger, I left as a daughter who finally knows how to sleep soundly.” For a long time, I… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 16: The Crocodile’s Tears
So gracious in the spotlight, arrogance in the murky dark. Behind the back, a sinister plot- a dagger placed inside her heart. Standing with your allies, the sly smirk I saw. A glorious figure, high and mighty, with a self-important… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 15: Lessons I Learned Now That I am In My Mid- 40s
Now that I am in my mid- 40s, I can look back and see that life has been generous in giving me tangerines, not lemons. And honestly, I’m glad. These tart and sweet moments have made me exactly who I… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 14: Silence in Autumn
Some weeks are silence. I let the moments drift, The day is soft and dark, but the air is kind. Birds burst into song left and right, promising me that the future will be lighter and brighter. Wearing my favorite… Continue reading
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Capsule Number 6: My Personal Vision: Soul’s Apothecary
In the field of pharmacy, a prescription is more than a piece of paper. It is a formal written order from a licensed medical practitioner like doctor or dentist instructing on what medications to prepare or dispense for a particular… Continue reading
Prose and Capsules by Eorie Faye 