I woke at 5am, as seems to be the norm these days. What am I doing with my life? Will I ever reach my dreams? Why am I acting like a crazy person? Should I cancel my hangout plans with friends last minute? Should I go to the protest today after all? Is my period… Continue reading My Flag Day
Category: Autobiographical
Hope for the Defeated
As I read the news, I feel the exhilarating moment just as the rollercoaster begins its descent, and I anticipate the rush to terminal velocity. I’ve claimed I’m a nihilist, but that's wrong. I believe, and always will, that resistance against evil prevails as the most profoundly meaningful cause. I gift the deepest respect to… Continue reading Hope for the Defeated
President’s Day, 2025
I no longer advocate for red vs blue or right vs left. I side with the poor and the educators against the rich and the deceivers, whatever side they be on. Biden deported more people in his first few weeks than Trump. One is just louder and more saturated than the other. While the great… Continue reading President’s Day, 2025
Thoughts on the New Administration – Febuary 12
A follow up from my Response to the Executive Orders of January 20, 2025. The new administration overwhelms. The news floods my thoughts and hours pass before I think to respond. I talk to my husband, and my emotions pour out too hard to be heard. My mother avoids the news for fear of the… Continue reading Thoughts on the New Administration – Febuary 12
Another Hiatus Update!
I'm alive! And no, I still haven't seen Return of the Jedi. I've been working on my book. In the meantime, I'd like to shout out to a couple of recently published acquaintances. Leslie Vedder, author of the Bone Spindle. October Santerelli recently announced City of Day!
My Introduction to Star Wars Part 2: A New Hope
After finishing The Mandalorian, my husband and sister-in-law insisted I watch the first of the original trilogy, the movie that marked the beginning of the Star Wars phenomenon. I'd never seen it, so here are my first impressions of A New Hope. I assume everyone has seen A New Hope, but if not, Spoiler Warning.… Continue reading My Introduction to Star Wars Part 2: A New Hope
My Introduction to Star Wars Part 1
Fair warning, this post contains spoilers about the Star Wars franchise. I didn't grow up on Star Wars. I'm a Star Trek person. I reached my 30s without seeing the original Star Wars trilogy. I've gleaned a lot from pop culture, memes, etc, and major moments in the franchise are spoiled for me with minimal… Continue reading My Introduction to Star Wars Part 1
Absence Update
Hey friends! I know I've been gone almost a year now without explanation, and I'm sorry. I've been writing a book! All my writing energy has gone into this new project, so I haven't had time for the blog. This hiatus will continue as I am still working on the book. It's almost done! But… Continue reading Absence Update
A Car Adventure Chapter 2
You may have noticed I've been inactive lately. In part because I'm still dealing with automobile troubles! In Chapter 1, I got in a car accident. My car was totaled, and I had to buy a new one. This is the second installment of my exciting car troubles. An Unfortunate Start The continuation of this… Continue reading A Car Adventure Chapter 2
A Car Adventure
A portion of Highway 36 between Denver and Boulder collapsed, and suddenly, my lovely remote commute on 96 swarmed with commuters trying to avoid the traffic. Thursday. I drove to work on my normal route when the person in front of me slowed to a stop. I had a lot of distance, so I also… Continue reading A Car Adventure
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