Laura Eppinger

October / Autumn Equinox / Halloween are times to visit other worlds and celebrate in the face of the darkening days. But I still maintain that mid-summer is for horror. The sun can be brutal, the heat pushes us past our limits. Maybe we hallucinate, maybe we can't get to sleep because the days stretch… Continue reading Spooky Summer Reads

I informally honor the Summer Solstice every year, in little ways. I am thankful for the long hours of daylight and try to squeeze in as much life and gratitude as I can. In this bizarre and difficult year it's nice to have one thing happen consistently: the world is still rotating around the sun,… Continue reading Observing Summer Solstice

My review of an incredible short story collection is here:

When I have a free moment, I go to Knight Park. With a coffee or for a picnic. With a book, for sunbathing. A summertime tradition I've started is reading through minor Brontë novels. I like to bring them outdoors on bright days, even though the protagonists are always so haunted. And judgemental! Last summer… Continue reading Brontës judge me in the sun

Life is still uncertain in the wake of COVID-19, so concepts like "Memorial Day Weekend" and "beach trips" aren't really registering for me. I still bought my NJ State Parks Pass for 2020. Nothing helps me clear my head and relax like a long walk. I wear a mask to cover my mouth and nose,… Continue reading I Don’t Know What Else To Do, So I Got a State Park Pass