Real Help for the Winter Blues (SAD)
I recently read an article about preparing for winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The gist of the article was that "now is the time" to prepare, don't wait til you're…
Dead Things – Fell Things
Dead things Fell thingsHollow and lifelessStripped of powerSwept by lifeWaves of justice TopplingWeakening Art in futilityBeauty as remnantsShadowless and namelessGrey sky raining and washing Dead thingsFell thingsPowerless Remnant beautySilent wonderLife continues…
Memoir Monday: Montgomery, Alabama – Welcome to the South!
The day we moved to Montgomery, my dad drove us into our neighborhood and told us we were close to our new home. We passed some larger homes in what…
Editing Genius – Why I love Editing as an Art
A high school senior recently reviewed my edits to his college essay and called me a genius. I don't care that he's 17, it made my little heart swell. But…
Resilience vs. Adaptation
I've been thinking about this for a while, and I'm not exactly sure what I think yet. I often write to figure out stuff, and sometimes I get to the…
Fantasy for Depression
When I am in my depressive state, especially the times when I feel emotionally stable and OK, but just have no energy or extra oomph for anything, fantasy keeps me…
Entry Level
I'm looking for a job. My search is simultaneously broad and specific. I am willing to leverage my skills in myriad ways, but I'm not willing to sell my soul,…
Childhood is anti-Capitalism
I had realization the other day when I reflected on my childhood, specifically times outside with family. These memories brought up a distinct feeling, the kind that brought a wave…
Memoir Monday: The Second House in Maryland
This is where my memories really start to pick up. My childhood consciousness is fairly well-established beginning my kindergarten year. For parents who have children that are younger than 4:…
Divorce Your Dreams From Capitalism
I need to begin this blog by mentioning Tricia Hersey and her work in The Nap Ministry. You can follow her on instagram @thenapministry, or visit her website: thenapministry.com. Hersey…