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The Work of Writing

The Work of Writing

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Posted in Articles, Personal Essay4 Comments

I always loved writing, but I could never stick to anything. I wrote in fits and starts. But I loved the work of it, thought for many years I wrote and it never felt like work – which meant I didn’t write when it did feel like work. It took many years to learn I…… Continue reading The Work of Writing

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Artistic License

Artistic License

January 6, 2019December 30, 2018 Posted in Personal EssayLeave a comment

I dip my brush into the murky water and blend together ultramarine and ochre together, determined to master watercolor. Really, it’s all just guessing for me. But, I have Lonni, and she tries to help, poor woman. My colors are thin and muddy. “You don’t have a big enough water container, change your water!” she…… Continue reading Artistic License

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Singing to the Plants

Singing to the Plants

December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 Posted in Personal Essay4 Comments

The leaves stretch towards the window, yearning for the sun, their backs exposed to the dark. I turn the plant backwards, encouraging the plant to grow evenly, and so its back can be free of its fear of the dark. I pressed my finger into the soil, but instead of a sponginess, my fingertip burrows…… Continue reading Singing to the Plants

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