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Mike Martinez

Oct 16, 2013
13 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 14

Here is Chapter 14 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 14 The days proceed in a regular, predictable, almost...

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Mike Martinez

Sep 30, 2013
4 min

A Season of Change

A Sad Change Whether we like it or not, life is about change. We are born; we grow; we mature; we age; we decline; we die. We can (and...

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Mike Martinez

Sep 12, 2013
12 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 13

Here is Chapter 13 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 13 Now that mom has returned from the nursing home,...

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Mike Martinez

Aug 30, 2013
12 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 12

Here is Chapter 12 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 12 Finally, the big day arrives. On Friday, March 19,...

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Mike Martinez

Aug 14, 2013
9 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 11

Here is Chapter 11 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 11 Weeks pass, and we leave the “Law & Order” crisis...

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Mike Martinez

Jul 29, 2013
6 min

The Story of Writing Where the Light is Dim: Second Anniversary

Well, my friends, two years have passed since I posted my first blog on my website. I have experienced my share of ups and downs during...

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Mike Martinez

Jul 12, 2013
11 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 10

Here is Chapter 10 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 10 It is Tuesday, January 27, 2004, and we have...

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Mike Martinez

Jun 26, 2013
13 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 9

Here is Chapter 9 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 9 From deep inside a tunnel, I hear someone call my...

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Mike Martinez

Jun 10, 2013
12 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 8

Here is Chapter 8 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 8 My aunt Polly arrives in Atlanta ready for action,...

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Mike Martinez

May 25, 2013
10 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 7

Here is Chapter 7 of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 7 Paula and I journey home for the night along cold,...

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Mike Martinez

May 10, 2013
10 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 6

Dear earth, I do salute thee with my hand, Though rebels wound thee with their horses’ hoofs: As a long-parted mother with her child...

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Mike Martinez

Apr 23, 2013
10 min

Happy Earth Day 2013

Dear earth, I do salute thee with my hand, Though rebels wound thee with their horses’ hoofs: As a long-parted mother with her child...

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Mike Martinez

Apr 6, 2013
9 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 5

Here is the fifth chapter of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 5 Mom’s sister, Polly, is the matriarch of...

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Mike Martinez

Mar 22, 2013
11 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 4

Here is the fourth chapter of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 4 Thirty-six minutes after the triage nurse...

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Mike Martinez

Mar 8, 2013
10 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 3

Here is the third chapter of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 3 The automatic doors slide open and Paula...

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Mike Martinez

Feb 23, 2013
10 min

Dreaming Out Loud, Chapter 2

Here is the second chapter of Dreaming Out Loud, the book about my mother’s stroke. Chapter 2 Emory Eastside Medical Center sits on an...

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Mike Martinez

Feb 9, 2013
11 min

The Origins of Dreaming Out Loud

I mentioned in a previous blog that I am reworking my memoir, tentatively titled Dreaming Out Loud, about my mother’s stroke and...

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Mike Martinez

Jan 12, 2013
10 min

My 2013 Eureka Moment

Inspiration is a fickle mistress. I love it when she flirts with me, but it happens so seldom that I almost don’t recognize her when she...

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Mike Martinez

Dec 29, 2012
6 min

Reflections on Half a Century

On December 28, 2012, I marked half a century of life on this planet. I suppose I must buy a sports car, display the few graying chest...

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Mike Martinez

Dec 13, 2012
5 min

Oh, the Price of Christmas Trees

With Christmas rapidly approaching, I have been thinking about my mother, Laura. She loved the holidays, despite the hustle and bustle of...

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