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On life-changing events.
I know it’s been a while since the last time I wrote, which is a phrase I use much too often to begin these posts. I promised myself I would make writing a priority and I haven’t. To paraphrase William...
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On physical impossibilities.
I’m going to save the apology for the lapse in posting and refrain from the typical slew of empty promises and resolutions. You know the drill; sometimes I post, sometimes I don’t, but please believe...
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On summer bummer.
Good afternoon, all. It’s absolutely gorgeous in the Great Garden State; a little warmer than most would like for September, especially after a cool spell of a couple of days, but even though it’s a...
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On still insisting to see the ghosts.
Hello all! Welcome to another edition of Writers’ Wednesdays! And boy, do I have a story for you. It’s quite the story; so much so that I have decided to forego the weekly writing prompt to share this...
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On playing tiny violins.
New year, new me. That’s what everyone says. Now me, I’m not quiet as ambitious, but I am pleased (more than pleased, actually) to share that I am making good progress with one resolution: to write...
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Happy Writers’ Wednesday! Personal side note: I need to get a handle on my weight. Last weekend, I went to my local ShopRite to buy some groceries. Really all I needed was capers (I was making chicken...
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On truly terrifying and terrible villains.
Halsey’s new song that she performed on Saturday Night Live, “You should be sad” (you can watch it here) has had me D E E P in my feelings all week, ever since I heard the song. It reminds me of the...
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On mediocrity … especially in thinking of titles.
So I’ve neglected this blog for two weeks. I wish, I really, really wish I could tell you it was because I’ve been furiously working on a new novel or that it was because I’ve been off having all sorts...
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On Chuck Palahniuk, with love.
This blog post is going to serve as nothing more than a thinly veiled love letter to Chuck Palahniuk. This week, I devoured his book on writing titled Consider This: Moments in My Writing Life After...
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On not really knowing life at all.
In support of my last post, and proof that I do sometimes keep my word, here is a short story I wrote because I AM A FUCKING WRITER. Hear me roar. And read my stuff. Please and thank you. Writing...
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On adjusting to a new normal.
I absolutely love where I live. I just got back from walking the full length of the boardwalk, and it was obvious where maintenance had been done, where old boards had been ripped up and replaced by...
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On weathering uncertain times.
We’ve been quarantined for about two weeks. Just under 14 days. I think I handled the first week with aplomb, with grace, and with a resilient kind of optimism. I cut my hair, I ordered a wireless...
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On discovering The Worst Thing Who Ever Happened To Me.
My last blog post was all about finding my passion for writing again and making writing more of a priority. Consider this post me diving head first into being a writer. It’s been said that all good...
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On “poetry”-perfect beginnings.
“The moment I fell in love with you was a moment I’d been waiting my whole life for.” Episode One: Poetry-Perfect Beginning I know I’ve used this line before (and probably for a very similar reason; I...
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