For years, I've been making this cocktail that's perfect for fall. I believe I found it on a blog and I can't remember which one (sorry to the blogger who created this recipe! I'm happy to give a shoutout if you're reading this.) Since then, I make it every time summer begins to dissipate into …
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DEH-sul-tor-ee, adjective Definition: Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. Occurring randomly or occasionally. Conversationally, constantly moving from one subject to another, half-heartedly. Example in my recent writings: Iro did not want to be or be seen as desultory -- she always had to have a plan. What are some ways you will use this word …
As I've written many times previously (here, here, and here) autumn is basically my entire personality. October is my favorite month, Halloween is my favorite holiday. Usually I decorate for fall well before most people. Like I'm one of those people who decorates for Christmas November 1, but with fall. Malcolm and I've talked about …
One of the most difficult stages of writing for me is the very beginning (a very good place to staaaaart). Looking at the white blank page, cursor blinking, waiting. Creation is intimidating for me in general, but the very first word? The very first introduction to the reader. It can feel overwhelming. Another difficult stage …
Learning to play the guitar has honestly never interested me. I’ve played the flute since I was 10 and studied music for ten years after that. Because of the rigorous competition in music in North Texas, I got very burnt out on the flute and reading/playing music in general. For the past decade since I …
Recently I've been writing longer pieces for writing competitions. And now I want to allow myself to simplify things and write more six word stories. I am about to go into my weekly therapy appointment, so I'm going to use some of my notes from therapy. What is the threshold for pain? Infusing filaments of …
A week or so ago, Malcolm and I took a road trip to Oklahoma for my uncle's memorial. I lived in Oklahoma for six years while I completed undergrad and grad school. It was the first place I got my sea legs as an adult. I forged relationships there that have changed my entire trajectory. …
A few Sundays ago, Malcolm and I were sitting side-by-side on the couch, him with his loop pad, me with my typewriter, creating. I swear sometimes when we are both creating, there’s electricity in the air. I come up with my best ideas sitting next to Colm while he’s making music. As I reflected on …
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