Recently there has been a political debate between idealism and realism centering on the American Democratic Party’s presidential candidates, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Those in favor of Bernie Sanders argue that in order for national change it is necessary
Beloved
Beloved. That is who you are to me. Whether you’ve known me for eons, or are a stranger annoyed by my voice, you are beloved to me. How can I explain this so you understand in the cells of your
Restoration & Production
I got a lot done last week. I did. Because I got a lot done, I was able to see how much more I needed to do. I also got sick, and had a slow recovery. My husband then got
Resolved On Writing
The exciting thing about beginnings is their novelty. Novelty draws us in. We like new things, as a culture, if not a species. That’s the attraction of a new year. There is a clear opportunity to start over again. We
#WriterWednesday: Plan Your Writing Year Now
Because this is the closest we’re going to get to New Year’s on a Wednesday, I think we need to talk about writer goals, intentions, and well, all vaguely self-imposed boundaries. This is where there is creation and destruction. This
Passing The Test
Last week was a bad week for my family. There was weird extended family drama, based on miscommunication and unclear expectations in one quarter. There was my son needing urgent medical care (he’s okay now). There were a number of
Sparkling
Sparkling. That’s one of the things I miss about snow. During a clear day, the light is blindingly bright. It becomes impossible for pale eyes to see. On a moonlit night, the crystal landscape turns an eerie blue, mixed with
I Confess
I’m slowly moving back to my traditional goal posts (courtesy of my intense superhero braces). With that in mind, let me highlight recent developments. Last week I published the first chapter of Stakes. If you have not downloaded it, please
Beyond Paris
I have many thoughts and feelings around November 13, 2015. They’ve been running around my head, struggling to take shape. To carve them into understanding, I write for you. I have written about it before, but I say again –
Belated Birthday Present
Yesterday was my birthday so I didn’t have an opportunity to put together a blog post. Instead I did adult things, like drink beer and watch Daniel Craig in a suit. Still, belated is better than never. Birthdays get me
