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Where Does Inspiration Come From?
How a creepy, postmortem photograph compelled me to write
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A New Tattoo
on the risks and rewards of writing
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Under My Bed
interview with essayist Jody Keisner
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Code Grenadine
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Typewriter Tinkerer
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Elf on the Shelf and the Shoe Ghost
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Bluey, Boa Constrictors, and Being More Playful
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (or give a writer some art supplies)...
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La Canicula 2023
Reflecting on Seasons, Shame, and Systemic Racism
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The Best Part of a Birthday Party
on how humans are hardwired for connection
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On the Importance of Death Doulas
a sad cat story
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I wrote a book! It’s called What Will Outlast Me?
and you can preorder it now.
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On Fig Trees and "Inciting Joy"
Hi There Friend, Welcome to Spirit: Notes for the Creative Contemplative, where I discuss the role of literature, creativity, and mindfulness in culture…
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On Interruptions and Mourning Doves
Hi There Friend, Welcome to Spirit: Notes for the Creative Contemplative, where I discuss the role of literature, creativity, and mindfulness in culture…
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Geriatric Cat
on being tender and vulnerable
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