Creativity
Advice for a Young Writer
What I told (and forgot to tell) the college-bound student who approached me while I was shelving books. “I don’t want books about writing because writing can’t be taught,” she said. “You just do it.” Read more…
Creativity
To Be Political or Not To Be Political Is Not The Question
A theory of why there continues to be a discussion of poetry’s/art’s role in society. I don’t think the role of art in society is worth debating. It’s here, a continuous part of society already. Read more…
Homemaking
Coffee, Exercise, and Intrusive Thoughts
Reflecting on the good, the bad, and the downright weird of caffeine-induced headaches. I have a long and painful history with coffee, including a night where I shared a blow-up mattress with my sister and Read more…