Lauren Allen, Storyteller

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The Cyclist’s Guide to Getting Hit by Cars

March 26, 2020 by Lauren Allen in Seattle

In the ecosystem of the road, you, little cyclist, are a prey animal.

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March 26, 2020 /Lauren Allen
Cyling, Medical Emergency, Accident
Seattle

Of Wisdom Teeth and Dress Dye: Frugal to a Fault

March 28, 2017 by Lauren Allen in Childhood, Seattle

“By your father’s request, we are going to extract all four of your wisdom teeth in one procedure.” The dentist’s voice was muffled by his white mask, his eyes concerned. That’s a lot of teeth at once.

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March 28, 2017 /Lauren Allen
frugality, Medical Emergency
Childhood, Seattle

Cycling While Female

July 10, 2016 by Lauren Allen in Seattle

“On your left!”

I startle at the aggressive shout. Spandex cyborgs whiz past me on gleaming carbon bicycles, their draft almost knocking me over.

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July 10, 2016 /Lauren Allen
Cyling, Feminism, Misogyny, Accident, Medical Emergency
Seattle

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