Offbeat Chronicles

Offbeat Chronicles

Whose Truth Is It, Anyway?

Some of them require serious introspection. But when you feel it in your bones, that's a keeper.

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René Volpi
Dec 04, 2024
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The Silent Weight of Stones

Lena’s grandmother had a peculiar habit. Every time something significant happened in her life—a victory, a loss, a heartbreak, or a moment of quiet joy—she would take a small, smooth stone from the riverbank behind their house and place it in a jar.

“It’s how I carry my truth,” her grandmother explained when Lena asked as a ch…

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