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To Catch The Cow
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To Catch The Cow

September 18, 2020May 16, 2025 Stephanie Ortiz12 Comments

“I know an old lady who swallowed a fly!” It’s as nonsensical as life, so we sang it to our children. “And I don’t know why she swallowed a fly.” She minded her own business and went about her affairs. Until she swallowed so many animals, she needed to catch the cow. Only, it was… Continue reading To Catch The Cow

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I’m Stephanie Ortiz, a storyteller–like a professional organizer; only I use words instead of boxes. I’ve written fiction and nonfiction since being a journalism major at UNC-Chapel Hill–before there were iPhones, to know a story when it hits me. And whenever I need a muse, there’s always real life to draw from.

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