And So Will You

Book

In an abandoned folder on my desktop, I’ve got a compilation of unfinished novel drafts. I visit them from time to time, trying to decide if any are worth finishing. Sometimes I add a paragraph or two, maybe a chapter if I’m feeling especially prolific. Once in awhile I even start a new storyline. Most […]

Broken Together

Broken

Alas, the insomnia is back. I could blame the raging hormones, physical discomfort, and crippling anxiety that accompany the third trimester of pregnancy, but the fact remains that no matter what I blame, the sleepless nights are going nowhere. At least not for another nine weeks. I’ve struggled with on and off insomnia since Savannah’s […]

“Achilles’ Heel”

Clock

They tested it on flowers first. Petunias, to be exact. A few sprinkles of the formula and researchers watched in awe as cold temperatures and water suppression did nothing to kill them. The magenta petals stayed open and vibrant, the stems strong and upright. The mice came next, and they survived too. Researchers stayed mum […]

Halloween’s Lure

Halloween

Halloween is fascinating. While I’m a big fan of the candy (any Snickers in Savannah’s trick or treat bag will be lucky to survive past midnight) my favorite part is the costumes. Costumes – visible manifestation of our desire to be somebody else. A farm animal, a celebrity, a ghost, a pirate; the list is […]

The News Blues

News Blues

I’m tired of the news. I’m tired of political news, of entertainment news, of local news, of national news, of bad news. And most of it, of course, is bad. Most of it leaves me feeling sad, angry, disgusted, and helpless. I’m tired of reading about the government shutdown, of watching and hearing people complain […]