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Stitching Together What I Want

A needlepoint project tests my fear of uncertainty

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Martha Nichols
May 26, 2024
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I’ve never been a believer in cosmic plans. I make my own plans, which puts me firmly in control — until I hit a chaotic patch, as I did a couple of weeks ago. Too many bad things going on in the world. My son in the ER for what turned out to be a minor problem (relief cubed). The gas company jackhammering i…

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