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• Fiction: Chance Encounters and Shakespeare

  

  It was almost serendipitous, the way I looked up from the sink just in time to see Mercutio running down the street.“Shit,” I muttered, dropping the lettuce... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cat Colony on the Bluff

  

  Fog socked in the bay, the first hint that the end of summer might be near. Jogging along the path that hems the bluffs, I repeated thankful prayers that the... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Drafted into A Project

  

  Mike has been working on a boat for the past few years.At first he decided to build one from scratch, which he did. It was just a little guy, something to tool... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beautiful Music

  

  In another life I was a piano teacher.I had quit the piano at age ten, like most kids, in a fit of impatience with my elderly teacher and a disinterest in... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Because I’m in Rehab

  

  When I was in rehab, I made sure I mentioned that fact to everyone I met.To the checker at the grocery store down the road: “Could you double bag this 24-pack o... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Growing Pains (Not the Show)

  

  When I was a little girl, the pains in my knees kept me up at night. Every night, like circadian rhythms, I would yell for my mom or dad, “Owwww! My knee... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Walmart Trunks

  

  “I am so sorry,” I repeated for maybe the fortieth time as Mike and I walked through the automatic doors of a store we both didn’t want to enter.“No, hon, I’m... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thoughts About This Week

  

  In no particular order: I have required two cold showers a day every day this week, because it is hot here; so hot I don’t even want to use a tired metaphor... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• When in Doubt, Go Swimming

  

  My arms sliced through the water as if no time at all had passed since my last swim. My eyes squenched fiercely against the chlorine, as I had neglected to brin... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Breaking Up with A Drama Queen

  

  Broken hearts – most of us have had them.I, however, am the Queen of Broken Hearts. Not because I’m special or have had my heart broken more than the average... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Different Versions of Myself

  

  Everyone has different versions of themselves.The me I was when I was a teenager – so rebellious and careless – doesn’t really exist anymore……except parts of he... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Local Record Store

  

  I live in a pretty eclectic area. There is an abundance of Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian restaurants; used clothing stores litter the boulevard; a patchwork... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blogiversary: Unexpected Lessons from One Year of Blogging

  

  On August 4th, 2012, this space was born. I was away on vacation last week, so we’re celebrating late. Sorry, sweet little blog.I have thought about what I woul... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Relationship with Giant Redwoods

  

  As we dumped our bags unceremoniously on the living room floor, grateful to be home after six hours on the 5, I noticed it still sat on the side table: the... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Back

  

  I took an unexpected vacation last week.After BlogHer, a trip I’m still processing because I’m a slow learner when it comes to emotional stuffage, I felt very... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brf

  

  Seeing as I am on an unexpected vacation, I have decided to have a little fun. Fun is something I have to remind myself to squeeze into my life, like haircuts... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• First Day

  

  The woman wore jeans and a white tank-top, standing against a stark white background. Her mouth was slightly open in a pouty half-smirk, and she looked... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Introvert Goes to BlogHer

  

  So anyone who follows me on social media knows I was at the BlogHer Conference since last Wednesday. Come on, I know you all saw this:My only excuse is that I... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Survive a Layoff

  

  The original post by Natalie DeYoung can be found at How to Survive a LayoffI just might be an expert at unemployment. This is my fourth time being unemployed i... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Bastille Day

  

  The original post by Natalie DeYoung can be found at Happy Bastille DayI’m a little late with this one (Bastille Day is on July 14th), but I was kind of busy... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION