Category Archives: Literary Pursuits

In Defense Of Dating, Part Two

Could this be an arm around my waist? Well surely the hand contains a knife… -Morrissey, “I’m Ok By Myself” A disturbing trend has revealed itself to me, my dear faithful internets.  I’ve been trotting along my merry way, dating … Continue reading

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Xanadone.

I don’t care what you call it – two thousand ten, twenty ten, or oh ten – this year has gotten off to one craaaaaazy start!  I thought I ought to share.  Because this is interesting stuff.  My life is … Continue reading

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Ode to Summer

I was gonna post this on the Winter Solstice, in the depth of the cold and gray…but now it’s just gray.  Not so cold.  Still…enjoy this memory of summer past and think of summer on its way. She lounges on … Continue reading

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Internet Famous

Something fabulous happened last night, my dear internets. It was so strange and surreal and well… Here. Read. I’m at the Bagdad Theatre last night, watching Word to the Wise(men), a festive storytelling event full of scantily clad elves, cupcakes … Continue reading

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Autumn heat.

Autumn sunshine and autumn leaves conspire to wrap my vision in blazing colors, filling the day with warmth like that of a roaring fire, a cozy wool scarf, a creamy mug of hot cocoa. As if to say yes, the … Continue reading

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The Politics of Silence

Shall I speak of silence? It flows from me like an invisible tidal wave Perfectly formed in its silent conflagration Shall I speak of caution? It is a paroxysmal pursuit Couched in silence, draped in regret. Shall I speak, then, … Continue reading

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The wisdom of the day

Be willing to ask for help. Be willing to help when asked. It is these small gestures of Giving and receiving Needing and offering That make up a life worth living. Balance.

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My Loss is My Gain

Everyone loses stuff.  For starters, you probably lost a good handful of hair today. No?  Your wallet perhaps?  Gosh I hope not.  Losing your wallet is probably one of the worst things to lose, right? Well I’m sure you lost … Continue reading

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Liquid Sunshine

Rain.  Sun.  Spring.  Portland. I am deeply, madly in love with this moment, with this place, with the people in it and the hope they create. I know this is my true home.  I know, because a simple sunbreak, standing on … Continue reading

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Spreading Pure Imagination, or Once Again Catering to My Readers

Remember a while back when I said I was creepily high on Google search for “surviving hanging”, and had an inordinate number of hits for that exact topic?  Right?  Well, not any more, my friends.   Not anymore.  Apparently web searches … Continue reading

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