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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
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
Posted in blogging, Literary Pursuits, Movies & TV, Portland
Tagged portland events, portland opera, xanadu
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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
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
Posted in Creating Connections, Just Plain Weird, Literary Pursuits
Tagged internet famous, portland events
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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
Posted in Literary Pursuits, Outdoor Adventuring, Portland
Tagged poetry, portland weather, seasons
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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
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.
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
Posted in Creating Connections, Literary Pursuits, Personal
Tagged finding peace, losing stuff, poetry
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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