The whole idea of death by beheading both fascinates me and creeps me out. Like, some theories say you can still think for a few seconds, after they separate your head from your body. How do you greet your death with equanimity, being alive one moment, and knowing you will be dead in another?
The problem wasn’t the vocabulary we knew we had to learn, like “loo” or “water closet” for bathroom/toilet. It was the words we didn’t know we had to learn.
Having planned carefully (so I thought) I found some things I packed for my three week trip to Europe turned out to be super-helpful – and other things, much less so. Learn now from my mistakes, kids. The Baggalini purse on the left was awesome, with pockets for EVERYTHING. Comfortable, lightweight, adjustable strap… I would…
Writing is one of those weird businesses? Hobbies? Passions? where you can do it alone… but why would you want to? And realistically, as writers, we really can’t do it alone. We need cheerleaders, agents, editors (and of course, readers). I belong to several writers’ groups, both online and in person, and one of the most interesting…
Do you ever feel stabby about all the ads and commercials for picture-perfect mother-daughter Mothers’ Day outings, from brunches to pedis to long warm Facetime chats? You don’t want to get all bitchy and jealous, because it’s not like anyone’s fault they still have a great relationship with a living, healthy mother, but… If you are dealing…