Musical artists have the luck and the advantage of having 2 avenues through which to differentiate themselves and get their messages across to the listener as opposed… Read more “Things that Annoy Me: Self-Identification in the Music World”
Category: Reflections
“Freedom, Spirit and Joy”: Relearning How to Live
When I was working to escape my controlling ex-boyfriend, I came up with a motto for myself. “Freedom, Spirit and Joy.” I am wired for words and… Read more ““Freedom, Spirit and Joy”: Relearning How to Live”
Thoughts on Stories and Little White Lies
A little white lie never hurt anyone, so the old saying goes. I am a huge believer in karma, but now and again, I am prone to… Read more “Thoughts on Stories and Little White Lies”
In the Eye of the Storm—What to do when you don’t have a basement
Having lived in the Midwest for most of my life, dealing with tornado warnings and sirens is hardly a new thing. I can remember walking in a… Read more “In the Eye of the Storm—What to do when you don’t have a basement”
Narrative Perspective: First vs. Third Person
A few years ago right after graduate school, I was accepted into the Summer Publishing Institute at New York University. With big dreams of working as a… Read more “Narrative Perspective: First vs. Third Person”
A Liberal Midwestern Shout of Support for Gay/Same-Sex Marriage
Gay/same-sex marriage has been a political hot button for some time now. Those who argue for banning it say that they want the concept of marriage to… Read more “A Liberal Midwestern Shout of Support for Gay/Same-Sex Marriage”
Understanding the Creative Mindset
I am considered a creative, a writer. My job title is “Writer” and I tell people that I am a writer. It’s how I identify with the… Read more “Understanding the Creative Mindset”
Winter Storm Q: Snowpocalypse in the Heartland?
With all our technological and medical advancements, it’s amazing to me that our society still comes to a standstill during bouts of extreme weather. We can defeat… Read more “Winter Storm Q: Snowpocalypse in the Heartland?”
A Letter to My Future Grandchild in Response to the USPS Announcing Reduced Services
February 7, 2048 Dear Future Grandchild, Many years ago, people couldn’t communicate instantaneously on their computers. If you go back far enough, computers didn’t even exist. I… Read more “A Letter to My Future Grandchild in Response to the USPS Announcing Reduced Services”
Thoughts on Narration
I’ve never really given a lot of thought to my narrators. Typically, I write in an omniscient style and my narrator is an unidentifiable, all-knowing voice. The voice is… Read more “Thoughts on Narration”
Writer vs the World 