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Growing up, whenever I was assigned to write a biographical report on a historical figure, I would always choose female writers and poets. I wrote about Sylvia Plath, Anais Nin, The Bronte Sisters, Emily Dickinson. . . As I’ve returned to school intending to one day teach literature, I look forward to teaching the works… Read more
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With the recent passing of Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters (a tremendous and heartbreaking loss), Ryan Bingham posted this beautiful, haunting cover of “My Hero” that has been in my head since I heard it. It has stayed with me as I had the opportunity – a dream really – to be on a Zoom… Read more
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I’ve known for some time that Joan Didion was in failing health and that she would probably leave us one day soon. Still, my heart was not ready for the news to come. It absolutely took my breath. https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/joan-didion-legendary-american-writer-dead-at-87/ Her work has meant so much to me for so many years. I wrote about it… Read more
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This, one of my 62 “favorite” Joan Didion quotes, is inked on my left arm – and I’ve written before about how important her work is to me. Her influence has been great in my life and work – and she is part of my conference story this weekend as well. ❤ Before I get… Read more
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Well, y’all, it’s 3:06 AM on Sunday and I’ve just submitted the first pass of assignments for my classes at State. I’ll be up for awhile doing some writing for my book and I’m in a pile of a million notes and my to-do list is 12.2 miles long and my body is, well, my… Read more
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As I write to you, it has been a hectic day, trying to finish some writing work and set up a computer – challenging for the elderly here 😉 – as it is my first week of school, with several other assignments and projects waiting. It has been a hectic day – and I am… Read more
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Like many female writers my age, I adore Joan Didion. I don’t remember a world without her in it. Pictured above is my “lucky writing necklace” with her well-known packing list from her essay, “The White Album,” one of many essays that shaped me, published the year I was born. She’s forever the Queen in… Read more
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Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story? — Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda Like many others, I was anxiously awaiting the premiere of Hamilton on Disney Plus earlier this month. I’ve been a long time lover of musical theatre and a performer of it in my youth and I couldn’t wait to see if this actually… Read more
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Today, it’s time for an overdue, Quaran-Love List. There is always much to be thankful for. ❤ Among my many blessings, I am giving gratitudes this weekend for. . . A wonderful talk with my bestie yesterday. She and her lovely husband have a big weekend of great things that they so deserve and I… Read more
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Michelle McNamara could write true crime like nobody’s business. She investigated it, made it real, fiercely protected the victims stories and humanity. . . I. LOVE. Her. Writing. I love her husband, Patton Oswalt, too. As such – and as a true crime junkie as well, I’ve been waiting (impatiently) on the HBO docu-series Patton… Read more
