IN A WORD

IN A WORD

WORD 13 - FORGETFUL

Memory and Art

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IN A WORD by Diane Samuels
Jan 20, 2026
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My son Jake works as an artist. 🎨
His partner, Bobbye, also works as an artist.

I invited them to contribute one random word together, sending a message to each of them. As it turned out, they replied independently β€” which somehow feels entirely appropriate.

Bobbye responded first, so her word became the word.
Jake followed later that day.

I had promised to…

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