Today I chose not to write because I did a million other things. I weed-whacked in weather hot enough to sizzle an egg on blacktop. I baked a loaf of rustic rosemary sourdough and a sourdough sandwich loaf. I fed the baby bird every hour on the hour with the low hum of worry thatContinue reading “A Post About Not Writing”
Category Archives: Writings
After The Go, Go, Go
I reflexively pull my face back from the microwave. Even thirty-plus years later, my mom’s voice echoes in my brain: “Get back from there.” But I’m in snack-attack mode, and the moment the cheese starts to soften, I want to be there for it. Or when it begins to bubble—at exactly 38 seconds in, longerContinue reading “After The Go, Go, Go”
The Power Of No
What’s your top tip to be successful in life? Be okay with going without. Trends, fads, the latest gadget, skincare product, or exercise doo-dad will forever promise to make your life easier, your face or body better, or your happiness just one purchase away. Resist. Know that you’re okay as you are. The ability toContinue reading “The Power Of No”
Too Hot To Weed
I’m slightly in a slump. Nothing major, but like the PNW’s dark, wet winters, middle Georgia’s summers are rough. If I run, it has to be before 9 am. If I want to pull weeds, check for fruits and vegetables to harvest, or roll a shovel around in the dirt in my Gorilla cart andContinue reading “Too Hot To Weed”
The Redneck Air Conditioner
It’s ominous out here. The sky is a rich pink sorbet with spills of lavender-gray. There’s a grumble, like a stomach expecting something, except it’s the sky. The transition from gray to pink and the white fluff of an impossibly pure cloud had my gaze exactly where it needed to be for the light showContinue reading “The Redneck Air Conditioner”
The Price of Progress
My blood is boiling after learning more about the impacts of the proposed data center and warehouse developments. It’s not just the clearing of hundreds of acres that gets me. It’s the approval of a measly 300-foot setback from the river. I’m not angry at the billionaire developer from Texas. I’m angry at the councilContinue reading “The Price of Progress”
The Offside Rule
Twenty-two stuffed animals in varying poses lie beneath the TV, which is playing the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal. I’d released them—the stuffies, that is—eleven per trip from their prison-like storage contraption. The twice-explained offside rule wasn’t sinking in, so I brought in the stars of the show for most of Evelyn’s life:Continue reading “The Offside Rule”
Keeping the Peace
After seeing how strongly my body reacts when I disagree or offer a different perspective, I’ve given myself homework: Offer my opinion more. At book club last night, I did just that, and my heart nearly beat into my throat. After discussing The Once and Future Witches, the conversation shifted to words and the powerContinue reading “Keeping the Peace”
Living Is Hard Enough
One thing I’ve been thinking about is how people can see the world through an us versus them lens. To be around people who believe and think differently, I need to be aware of that and create enough space not to become reactive. Sometimes it’s communicated to me that I’m not part of someone’s tribe—thatContinue reading “Living Is Hard Enough”
The Relief of No
I was unaware of the ripple effect a native plant sale advertisement would have. I’d learned of a two-day sale on a local Facebook group: two-for-one plants and an additional 30% off due to overstock. As the day has gone on, and after swirling around the idea like a ballet pirouette, I have a hypothesis.Continue reading “The Relief of No”