35 is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. -- Oscar WildeReflecting: we've been together for three months now, me and 35, and I have to say that I'm enjoying it so far. A few things...1. …
In the Corner of the Center of Your World.
so I revolve around your world, do I? the gravitational pull within your cosmos? believe what you want, dearest, but I fear the truth is shinier than the stars above your supposedly impassioned head. here I am, in the corner of the center of your world, relegated to afterthought, vague memory, the fabric of a …
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Wednesday Writers’ Spotlight: L. Taylor
Because this blog, first and foremost, is about writing. Every Wednesday, I'll spotlight a fellow writer and bring you his or her thoughts about this writing crafts of ours by way of a brief interview. First up is Ms. L. Taylor, a wonderful friend of mine and an equally amazing writer. I'm not just saying that; one of her short stories recently …
Short Story Prompt – 12/16/13
Short Story Prompt: Write about a a person whose family member is suffering from amnesia and tries to get that person to remember them.One year after the search parties had disassembled and the leads had run cold, she decided that it was time to restart her life. She moved back into their bedroom from the guest …
Dignity.
Little one, you won't find dignity in the App Store of your latest iPhone, and it's not discoverable in those awful videos with those sad girls who writhe around on the hoods of those expensive cars. Dignity is in the quiet clench of your strong jaw when you are studying. So study. Dignity is in …
from the start.
I've always been different.I entered the world quietly. No crying or whimpering. As a result, the doctor gently swatted me on the bottom. My mother said I turned my brand new head toward the doctor and seemed to gaze at him with disdain. Like, did you just SWAT me, fool? I then responded to the swat with a slight whimper. …
This Square Peg. 