Making it Behave

By Sandra Hager Eliason

I woke up mad at Writing.

Writing Personified. Anthropomorphized.

Writing, this companion and friend who has traveled with me, accompanied me for coffee, shared my most intimate thoughts and wildest dreams, has lured me into a relationship it refuses to consummate. It flirted with me, took me on a few dates after we became better acquainted, then nothing. And now I am stuck with a presence that consumes me but will not love me back in the same passionate way I...