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Hi, I’m Carie. I write for myself, and others, about navigating these times.

How do you catch an elephant?
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How do you catch an elephant?

I told a crass joke at Grandma’s memorial. My family put me up to doing it right after she died. I thought it would be hilarious so I agreed. I didn’t think too much about it. Until, of course, I ascended the steps and stood behind the pulpit of a church where I spent my formative years and had second thoughts. 

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Tribute to my grandmama
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Tribute to my grandmama

My grandma died on Nov. 26, 2025. Today, our family is celebrating her life. Here’s something I wrote about her a few years ago, about Why I Write. It’s largely becaue of her!

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