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
Tag: travel
Looking with Fresh Eyes
I've been home for a week, and all I can say is that the jetlag is lessening. But it's still with me. The first day of a vacation is always magical, because it's a novel state to be in. Taiwan is so exciting: Japan made me want to take pictures of EVERYTHING! I had to… Continue reading Looking with Fresh Eyes
Early Autumn Colors of Pennsylvania
As seen from the Amtrak I was on the road again this week and had to travel light. I did the thing that always makes me feel like Cheryl Strayed in Wild: I finished reading a book and mailed it home to myself, to save room in my suitcase. (People Collide by Isle McElroy was… Continue reading Early Autumn Colors of Pennsylvania
Five places I have been this week
Phew! I have a three-day weekend ahead (Monday off for Indigenous Peoples Day) and my plan is to rest, stay home, read books ... take a break from spending money. ^ This image made me laugh -- it's a pretty big deal that I flew across the country last week. I like to explore, but… Continue reading Five places I have been this week
September Passed Me By
I lost that entire month. Don't ask me how! Here is how (I think?) I spent September: Cushaws and blooms: Peppermint zinnias in a friend's garden, and chocolate cherry sunflowers in mine. DELICIOUS. My corn was done producing, so I dried the cobs that never got ripe for ornamental use. The old stalks are ornamental… Continue reading September Passed Me By