Spring Fever

Laura Eppinger

I texted this picture to myself and said, It looks like Swamp Thing is aggregating here. Which makes me laugh: It's true! And there can be something a little unsettling about things once asleep waking back up. The time change has messed with my sleep and routines. And oh boy, thanks a lot for seasonal… Continue reading Spring Fever

The aegis of the wasp

Laura Eppinger

This is the most sinister photo of the hints of early Spring I have EVER taken Reading Emily Wilson's translation of The Iliad got me talking, out loud, like: "As we know, clever Odysseus was favored by the goddess Athena." I've found that one benefit of marriage no one talks about is: there's always someone… Continue reading The aegis of the wasp

… Makes the dream work.

Laura Eppinger

I feel lucky every day I go in to work my full-time job, because I am on different teams with the best people, working toward goals to make our community better. Teamwork, collaboration, and community are on my mind a lot these days, and I find myself appreciating group efforts in my recreation time as… Continue reading … Makes the dream work.

Late Winter Reset

Laura Eppinger

Again this year, I didn't make it to AWP. That's OK! I hope everyone who went had a fabulous time, and I will be back someday. Arguably the best thing I've done for my writing, not to mention my mental health, marriage, friendships, and physical health, is switch jobs. The transfer reset my Vacation Days… Continue reading Late Winter Reset