I hate cleaning. No, that’s not accurate. It doesn’t occur to me to clean. There are so many other more entertaining things to do. Do I vacuum or read a book? The answer is […]
How to Clean a Cauldron
The Amazing Yule Boast That Will Fix Your Miserable Life
Have you seen the quote going round the internet about Yule Boasts? It begins, “Yule boasting is an old Norse tradition of getting [drunk] at the winter solstice feast and standing up to proclaim all the great, infamous, and wildly improbable deeds you will perform in the coming year.” It goes on from there, and it’s a truly exciting idea.
Sisters, You Can Borrow My Crib Notes to Empower Women and Unite Our Nation
What do you say when people around you actively sow hate? Divisiveness? Misinformation? Doesn’t matter what side you’re on, the problem is clear—it isn’t the Republicans, it isn’t the Democrats. The sane […]
Denouement
I made the best choices I could with the resources and knowledge I had at the time.
Why Artificial Intelligence Can’t Kill Your Next New Favorite Poet
As you may have noticed, a tsunami of existential dread is sweeping creative writers and writing professors. The basic chorus of post-apocalyptic dread goes something like this: However, happily, the 2010 poet […]
Let Us Help You Build a Better Writing Life
Is Your Writer Self Lonely, Frustrated, and Overwhelmed? Does it feel as if the demands of daily life keep pulling you away from your writing? You have to be a perfect parent, […]
What She Said, July 1: Jessica Ennis
“The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen.” –Jessica Ennis
What She Said, June 30: Dara Torres
“The water doesn’t know your age.” —Dara Torres
What She Said, June 29: Gabby Douglas
“Hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made.” –Gabby Douglas
What She Said, June 28: Simone Biles
“I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I’m the first Simone Biles.” –Simone Biles
The Gloria Sirens 