An army of lawnmowers Trim grass to perfect lengths Same time every Saturday Don’t be late Or the neighbors will wonder why you’re Out synch with the rest of us Our kids play just within our grasps Don’t stray too far The only safety lies within the bounds Of our streets where all the houses … Continue reading The Suburbs
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Picture Perfect : A Christmas Short Story
The doorbell rang at the worst possible time. The kids were having their usual dinner time meltdown, the casserole was burning in the oven, and Mark still wasn’t home from work. With everything Ellen had to do to get ready for tomorrow, she really needed Mark’s help tonight. She yanked open the oven and pulled … Continue reading Picture Perfect : A Christmas Short Story
Lyrics and Lawsuits
When is it safe to use lyrics in your manuscript? The answer might surprise you...
Skinsuit Season
I awake exhausted From a languid night And the long day that threatens Eyes too blurry from the past To focus on today Absentmindedly, I lotion Skin that stretches to accommodate My sins My moods My memories The heat is unbearable But I wear this blanket of shame to keep me in To keep you … Continue reading Skinsuit Season
Stop Hiding, Start Fighting
For years, I've struggled with depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. Wow. You know? As a writer, that has to be the weakest sentence I've ever written. Let me rephrase that: Since puberty, I've been overwhelmed by feelings of crushing hopelessness, fear and panic. Time and again, as recently as a few months ago, depression … Continue reading Stop Hiding, Start Fighting
All I Have to Say 