Well. I’m just about 40. And you know what? I’m much less this: And way more this: To tell you the truth, I wasn’t too bad off with the 40 thing, it’s just made me more reflective. There’s been a whole lot of living in those years. I’ve grown up, I’ve…Continue Reading
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Here We Go Again
I’ve been thinking. (Collective groans commence.) I’ve been thinking that I’ve been thinking too much. You know? I’m trying too hard. It’s messing me up. Not every post has to have a point. It doesn’t have to be witty or wise or even logical. I mean, random is my thing, babies. It’s what…Continue Reading
Letting Go
When I was a junior in high school, I attended a spiritual retreat called Kairos. It was a big secret, and every year, scores of juniors went to the retreat and came back from their week a little quieter, a little calmer, a little changed. Before I went on my Kairos week, I always wondered…Continue Reading
This Explains A Lot
I was thinking the other day about my emotional development, and why it’s not as far along as I’d like it to be. My emotional maturity is pee-sized, when I’d really like it to be at least as big as a salad beet, or a medium-length tuber. I thought that maybe I was making…Continue Reading
PROMPTuesday #31: Faking It
Let’s see if I can write this without getting my tongue tied: This PROMPTuesday, write a story about someone faking a skill to gain the attention of someone else, which only forces him/her into a situation where s/he must use this skill in order to save him/herself from a bigger threat. Include: a cast-iron lamp and two nuns…Continue Reading
In Which I Could Use a Good Acupuncturist
Today turned out to be one of those days. Running from thing to thing, speed dialing my pretend maid, wondering if wine could be considered a Jamba Juice boost. THEN! Frustrating delays, mental breakdowns, rapid breathing. So, let’s talk about more halcyon days. Winners! We have winners! For the customized kid’s…Continue Reading
Giveaway #3: Win Friends & Influence People
Would you like to avoid the blank stares you get when you tell people about your blog? Do you want to legitimize the hours you spend Twittering and commenting? Would you like to educate your friends in the “real world” that “blog” is not a rancid swamp or tasteless British ale? …Continue Reading
The Deets
Congrats to Stef, who won the music giveaway extravaganza. Stef? If you read this, e-mail me! Meanwhile, there’s one more day for the personalized kid’s art book giveaway, so have at it! Also! Tomorrow is a brand new giveaway from Moon and Back Studios. You won’t want to miss it. I’m…Continue Reading
Giveaway #2: Second in a Series of the Unbearable Awesomeness of Being
NOW CLOSED! Stay tuned for the winner! Sorry to be obtuse. What I’m trying to say is that I’m glad to be alive! So, let’s celebrate! (You can either wade through all my puffy prose below, or scroll down to the bottom for the giveaway details. I won’t even know you ignored me.)…Continue Reading
What the Hell?
People, you’re hurting my feelings. I’ve got an awesome giveaway going on down here, and it’s going nowhere fast. Out of 9 entrants, one even opted to not be put in the giveaway entrant mix. Is it my 40ishness? The 12 garlic cloves I ate for dinner last night? The fact that I poke…Continue Reading
PROMPTuesday #30: Over the Hills and Far Away
(Painting by Rebecca) This PROMPTuesday, make up a story inspired by the picture above. Include the link to your story/post in the comments or feel free to leave your submission here, also in the comments section. I’ll be back to submit my take on it tomorrow, but… meanwhile…to bone up on PROMPTuesdays,…Continue Reading
Let The Music Play…And A Giveaway Waaaayyyyy Down at the End
So it’s been crazyish around here today. First, Rebecca’s family doesn’t seem to know what to do from this point, so they’ve been calling me, and as an unofficial representative and only person she knew well in San Diego, I’ve been trying to iron out what happens now. Rebecca’s wishes were to be cremated and…Continue Reading
