friendship — What's in a Name?

It’s all fun and games till someone gets possessed, but is contacting departed souls always an exorcise in futility, or is it possible to filter for Caspers only? It doesn’t matter, I already know who I’m gonna call in the end.

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What is Happiness?

A picture is worth a thousand words, but can we ever trade them in to experience a full day of true happiness? What about an hour? A moment? I’m not sure on the extrinsic value of happiness nor the exchange rate; what I do know is that I would trade in all my words, pictures, and whatever else for sustained happiness. Is that enough, though?

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What is Speaking the Right Words?

Honestly, I don’t know what you expect me to say. I’m just figuring out how to write freely; when it comes to opening my mouth and speaking those same words, I get choked up. Oh! To be one of those speakers who are able to command a room with their words, regardless of the message. What could possibly go wrong?

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What is Lost and Found?

"You'd lose your head if it wasn't attached to your neck," and what a loss that would be! Compared to the keys, cell phones, wallets, sunglasses (and dignity) I've lost throughout the years, losing my head would be disastrous since it connects me to my senses. What would happen if I lost my heart though, and if I did, how hard would it be to find?

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