It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, eh? Well. Chalk that up to me consistently riding the line of not wanting to do the selfie thing on the internets. But, then, on the other hand, I always like it when I see shots of the folks who write the blogs I read.ContinueContinue reading “What I Wore Wednesday | A yellow sheath”
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P.S. Play information
Hi. I’m in the middle of a series on the summer of racial tension that is 1967 2016, but for this post I’m going to give it a rest for a hot-second because I’m also in the middle of (1) a huge lot of work-stuff (Ste. Anne novena whaaaaaat, holler if you need prayers, becauseContinueContinue reading “P.S. Play information”
Bus lines and #BlackLivesMatter. Part 2.
Did you see when the color-coded maps of the large American cities were published a year or so ago? They were telling. This was Detroit’s: Look at those colors. Split distinctly, definitely along man-made lines. Those colors represent racial differences. Those colors also represent deep, deep divides and prejudices that reach back for generations. AndContinueContinue reading “Bus lines and #BlackLivesMatter. Part 2.”
Blue eyes and #BlackLivesMatter. Post #1.
When I was a little girl, not yet two years old, my parents bought me a baby doll. I still have the doll, almost thirty years later. Her name is “Baby Glory.” She has a soft, stuffed body, and plastic molded head and feet and hands. Her mouth is open, perfect for “feeding” when you’re aContinueContinue reading “Blue eyes and #BlackLivesMatter. Post #1.”
Biking these streets
Quotes: Her feelings on the summertime. Mom: “I could live outside. I really could. On this park bench.” We see a bunch of folks playing PokemonGO. I explain the game to her. Honestly, we’ve seen 20+ people now. Including some in the cemetery we rode to visit. Mom: “How did all these kids learn aboutContinueContinue reading “Biking these streets”
Working on a Play
Things I need to do this weekend: 1. Edit 2 spoken word pieces 2. Plan a set design with my brother 3. Go shopping/ scrounging for props 4. Find 2 new actresses for a few who can no longer participate 5. Plan a week of rehearsals Things I have delegated to other people: 1. ReservingContinueContinue reading “Working on a Play”
Lists on lists on lists on lists
Things I ate for dinner: 1. Corn chips 2. Hummus 3. Garlic dip 4. Watermelon 5. Baby carrots I tried. Things I watched today that are worth sharing: 1. This clip about how Stephen Colbert found his wife. Literally precious. And, generally speaking, I don’t have a lot of romantic in mine heart. Things thatContinueContinue reading “Lists on lists on lists on lists”
Journey on
The early morning air of these summer days beckons me to adventure, adventure, adventure. It whispers to me about early morning hikes over mountains and through the pines… Or early city-smells on new roads, with fresh cheese and fruit bought from shops where sometimes they speak your language and, sometimes, they don’t. And I’m thirstyContinueContinue reading “Journey on”
Summahtiiiiime
And the living is eeeeeeeeeeeeea-say. Honestly, though. I woke up yesterday and turned on the song “In the Good Old Summertime” right away. Sundays, man. Sundays in the summer. And mass was perfect. It was just everything. Every, every, everything. Father Patrick was on fire, and the band was beautiful, and there I was, tryingContinueContinue reading “Summahtiiiiime”
Here I am.
Where I am: I want to write so badly. I want to say really meaningful and touching things and then people can read them and be, hopefully, somehow think deeper thoughts that they would otherwise. Alas. What a week it has been. Late nights, early mornings. I have no more thoughts, and little bits ofContinueContinue reading “Here I am.”
Seashell Nell 