Amanda Uhl

Across the divide: Finding friendship, fashion and acceptance in a college dormitory

I remember the day I met her. She strolled over from next door and introduced herself to me and my roommate, Katie,* friendly like. “Wampum,” she said. “That’s hello in Jamaican.” Her skin was as dark as the color of black walnuts, and she laughed a lot. I liked her right from the start. It

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Stop and smell the lemons

Sunshine, porch swings, peonies, lemonade, tea parties, beach glass, sundresses, gospel music, lazy days, hammocks, a good book, warm summer nights, drive-in movies, scenic bike rides, campfires, festivals, massages, vanilla custard, Edgewater Beach, guacamole, romance…these are a few of my favorite things. But today is Father’s Day. So my favorite things must give way to

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