I tend to live a few months in the future. It’s partly due to the nature of my work, but also because that is just how my brain works. I know I’m not alone in this, especially at this time of year. The beginning of August has a lot of us in the northern hemisphereContinue reading “Summer Stories”
Tag Archives: creative writing
Serpentine Situation
I had every intention of writing about the glorious, unlikely team of Barbie and Oppenheimer today. The creation of Barbenheimer was a welcome reminder of how the values of capitalism and the arts are often at odds. True art does not compete with other art but compliments and adds to it. That being said, anContinue reading “Serpentine Situation”
Clear the Air
The air in my corner of the world has been incredibly smokey the past few days. Just as it’s beginning to clear, a different kind of foul air is moving in. In just a few days, the U.S. Supreme Court has cut affirmative action to the quick and weaponized freedom of speech against already vulnerableContinue reading “Clear the Air”
Mobile Microcosm
I think the world would be a better place if more people traveled by train. I’m guessing that you either immediately agreed with me, or you’re currently sporting a quizzical expression. If you’re in that second group, allow me to explain. A train is a mobile microcosm of the human experience. Unlike other forms ofContinue reading “Mobile Microcosm”
Incurably Curious
It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in all this world’s dumpster fires and disappointments. Today, I wanted to share a little light and a reminder that it’s not all bad with one short sentence. Libraries exist. In my book, as long as we have free and easy access to information, we’re not doing tooContinue reading “Incurably Curious”
Awkward Aerial Attacks
Lessons learned from unprovoked bird and bird-brain attacks. #awkward #blogpost
Intentional Relaxation
After unintentionally taking a few weeks off, I want to sneak in a few words before we say goodbye to Mental Health Awareness Month (a.k.a. May). I realize that by using the word “mental” followed by “health,” I may have scared a few people off. If you’re still here, thank you. Those two words haveContinue reading “Intentional Relaxation”
Be Mindful
The power of art and the tales we tell ourselves. 🐝🧠
#awkward #blogpost
Give Paws
I recently made a trip to visit a trio of lion cubs at my local zoo. They were just the right combination of fluff and chaotic cuteness. Following each other around the habitat, occasionally checking in with mom or taking a playful swipe/pounce at one of their siblings. It was a pleasant, wholesome way toContinue reading “Give Paws”
Groggy Gratitude
The arrival of spring has me feeling a little groggy (yay allergies!) and in search of gratitude. If that sentiment has you rolling your eyes, I get it. Most of us aren’t wired to focus on the positives. If we have a headache, we generally won’t feel grateful for our pain-free knees. In my searchContinue reading “Groggy Gratitude”
Onward & Awkward 