Nature: My weekend included a hike near the Woodbine Falls area of the Beartooth Mountains. I love that this trail winds along the river for the first half a mile or so. It’s beautiful and loud–the sound of the water definitely clears the mind. Watched: Street Fight–a documentary by Marshall Curry about Cory Booker’s 2002 campaign … Continue reading Things of the Week 9/7/16
Made up word: un-bungler–a person who is a fixer but isn’t as badass as Olivia Pope Current Obsessions: recipes I can make from things grown in my garden, bergamot oil, the TV show Superstore Trying: Ekphrastic poetry. I’m collaborating with local artist Michelle Dyk to create poetry from some of her beautiful collage work. A … Continue reading Things of the Week 8/31/16
Thing I’m Sharing: Giving up alcohol opened my eyes to the infuriating truth about why women drink by Kristi Coulter, August, 21 2016 on Quartz Watched: The Imitation Game–appreciated this film, especially the soundtrack. Found myself somewhat distracted by images that reminded me of some cast members in other movies with a WWII or pre WWII setting. … Continue reading Things of the Week 8/25/16
Funny: The Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day I Woke Up as a Debut Author: Jade Sharma Tries to be Happy About the Publication of PROBLEMS August 4, 2016 on Literary Hub Alfred Hitchcock’s, The Birds: Was awoken by a flock of sparrows battling in a tree directly outside my bedroom window. Went to the bathroom and discovered one had … Continue reading Things of the Week 8/10/16
Writers Being Writers: fave quotes from An Interview with Annie Dewitt by Brandon Hobson, 7/25/16 on The Believer Logger “I think it’s important to talk about the reality of being a writer. The glossy author photos don’t really speak to that. To the sacrifices that are made. And the times when you watch your family and … Continue reading Things of the Week 8/3/16
On Gender Roles: “Why Men Want to Marry Melanias and Raise Ivankas” by Jill Filipovic, July 21, 2016 on The New York Times Walking: saw a frog, a fox, was greeted by wet golden retrievers, listened to cicadas, took photos of rusted cars used as a levee, obtained multiple mosquito bites A trip to the zoo: my … Continue reading Things of the Week 7/27/16
Watched: The Big Short–In 2007 I was a new college grad, and when the housing bubble started to burst I was too focused on getting a job to really understand what was going on. I appreciated the ersatz education I got watching this movie because I admit I wanted a dumbed down version of the financial crisis. … Continue reading Things of the Week 7/20/16
Word Count: 723 in one sitting. A new high score since the brain injury. Walking: “Walking While Black: Garnette Cadogan on the Realities of Being Black in America” by Garnette Cadogan, July 8, 2016 on Literary Hub. Gardening: We were a little late to start the garden this year, but better late than never. Purchasing plants in July leaves … Continue reading Things of the Week 7/13/16
Happy Wednesday after the Fourth! Tis the season for BBQs and outdoor sports (sports…well, um, maybe next week). Enjoy! Neighbors: these guys have been squatting on our block for the past few weeks. Every day when I walk Page it’s like the ducks are playing chicken with him. (avian pun intended) For Your Brain (and mine too): “What … Continue reading Things of the Week – 7/6/16
Last week I decided to start a series of weekly posts capturing various inspirations and observations from my daily life. As I continue to recover from a TBI, I’m finding this to be a helpful practice for my memory and attention. The poet and yogi in me is also appreciating the increased awareness. This week’s … Continue reading Things of the Week – Yellowstone Edition
