In an effort to start a new essay I’ve been reading through my old journals. I have at least six not even half-filled journals and consult with them when the essay well runs dry. Sadly I have never been a prolific journaler, in fact ever since my Mom found (and read) my diary back when …
Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon. #redemmas #oddflower #cijasquips
Reading my piece “ The Stand-in” for the MFA Writers reading on the Ivy Bookstage @ the Baltimore Book Festival
“I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer”*
My sister just told me her college best friend’s husband transitioned from this earthly world to the spirit world a mere two hours ago. I am praying for his young wife who shouldn’t be widowed at thirty-something. My heart aches for her and for my friends who lost mothers (Tracey & Nikia) this summer, another …
M.A.C. ad in the Sept Vanity Fair mag. They call the line “Haute Dogs”: “A posh breed of buttery fur tones…” etc. So now I attain to have lips the color of a dog’s fur? I’m not hating; I’m perplexed and intrigued by what marketing can get away with…. When I first saw this image, …
Reading an excerpt from David Mamet’s film Glengarry Glen Ross @ Ottobar for Literary Roulette, 8/6/15
I didn’t think I had a bestie—until I realized who my true BFF was all along
Check out my most recent piece on HelloGigglesI didn’t think I had a bestie—until I realized who my true BFF was all along
“Strange Fruit” @ base of Billie Holiday statue #Baltimore
The ever present raven at Billie Holiday’s feet #BillieHoliday #Baltimore
Love this! #Billie Holliday #Baltimore #nofilter
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