August 12, 2012
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So much for one of my fundamental points in my forthcoming essay. Or better said, there are always exceptions. Past experience told me that bloomin’ lilies, those bits of evidence that someone — likely a woman — had to use … Continue reading
August 10, 2012
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Back in June I invited you and a few others, and anyone they wanted to invite, to participate in a non-scientific survey about peeing in the woods. 87 people showed up (most of them women) and shared their experiences and … Continue reading
June 11, 2012
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Dear readers. I am writing a little essay about personal hygiene and hiking. Would you mind doing something for me?
June 29, 2011
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December 24, 2010
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I remember to ask, “When did I stop believing in Santa Clause?” She pauses. I wonder if she can pull it up, this fragment of many starting to fray. “You were in third grade.” “So old?” I am embarassed. “No. … Continue reading
December 31, 2009
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Luliole Press has been kind enough to publish some of my photos and a bit of prose in the newly released Winter 2010 issue. For me the nicest thing was being asked if something I’d posted here could be included … Continue reading
December 13, 2009
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I’m on my fourth revision of an essay about being a childless woman and having getting to listen to other women’s birth stories. I love the idea of my essay, and many parts of it, but it is just not … Continue reading
October 3, 2009
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I got a package today. Hard copies of a beautifully illustrated journal that just so happens to have one of my essays in it, “Under the Kiwi Vine.” It’s only available in print, but is — especially if you love … Continue reading
July 6, 2009
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June 15, 2009
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What poetry doozies were done last week: 1. Read: Read 2 poems poetry pals sent me or posted (published) and read quite a few RWP folks poems. 2. Write: Did not do great on free writes. But I did research … Continue reading