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March 18, 2014

31 Flavors of Fearless: One, Introduction

About three weeks ago, I boldly spouted off about being fearless. And then promptly crawled back into my cave. But I’ve been exercising my Fearless quietly, within the confines of my daily life, and the time has come to put … Continue reading →
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Published on March 18, 2014 05:27

March 16, 2014

Haiku for Little Boy Toys

As much as I bitch, I secretly love the cars on the sofa arm.
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Published on March 16, 2014 05:58

March 15, 2014

To Live Forever – An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis: A Review

Explorer Meriwether Lewis has been stuck in Nowhere since his mysterious death nearly two centuries ago. His last hope for redemption is helping nine-year-old Emmaline Cagney flee her madame mother in New Orleans and find her father in Nashville. To … Continue reading →
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Published on March 15, 2014 08:01

March 7, 2014

Ruins

Colin approached the ruins with a heart as dull as the sky above the empty rise. He hadn’t been back since the wedding. Like unshed tears, the remembered incandescence of the fairy lights no longer strung in the gnarled ash … Continue reading →
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Published on March 07, 2014 13:18

March 4, 2014

A Haiku for Tuesday Morning

Deep breath of cold blue, Glittering snow crust distracts. Lame knee stumbles. Ow.
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Published on March 04, 2014 11:41

March 2, 2014

Five True Things

It’s been a while, but tonight seems like a good night to bring it back. A week from now, I’ll have my first Listen to Your Mother rehearsal behind me. I am a little bit beside myself about this show, … Continue reading →
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Published on March 02, 2014 16:20

February 26, 2014

I Found My Word: A Listen to Your Mother/Boston 2014 Story

Once, I was fearless. I stood up and sang solos. I submitted writing to journals. I once told the boy I thought I loved what I felt, even though I knew he didn’t feel the same. Because I was, while … Continue reading →
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Published on February 26, 2014 14:49

February 25, 2014

Dissonance and Distraction

When he settled her camera into the ebony keys, a gently dissonant chord rose up between them like a sigh. “I didn’t get the shot.” Her mouth pouted, but her eyes sparkled. Anticipation was a dissonance all its own. “Tell … Continue reading →
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Published on February 25, 2014 13:00

Recipe for {Good} Trouble: Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin is a superfood. Pretty sure Beast knew that. I don’t know if Hamilton would have approved of the chocolate chips, but I like to think so. This recipe makes me happy, first because these muffins are gorgeous: sproingy, not … Continue reading →
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Published on February 25, 2014 03:00

February 24, 2014

My Writing Process

I was invited by the gracious and talented Eden Baylee to participate in the Writing Process Blog Tour. I both enjoy and respect Eden’s work. She is a storyteller, a tireless crusader for indie authors, and a creative whirlwind. You … Continue reading →
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Published on February 24, 2014 03:00