Reboot to the head

Every once and a while, when the planets are misaligned, the selfish ‘tween in me wants to scream at the universe for not making things go my way. I want the square peg in the round hole, dammit, and I want it yesterday! When I was growing up and picturing and planning my life, I [...]

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I like to move it move it

February is like that one piece of clothing you have that on the hanger looks great and you can’t wait to wear it, but when you do put it on, it pulls funny in the armpit or is a little too short in the leg and makes you fidget all day, or the color doesn’t [...]

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Not gone, haven’t forgotten

Hello again! I didn’t mean for yet another week and change to slide by, but it has. In the tumult of teeth removal, Christmas preparations & field trips, the first (and now second) snow of the season, my new drawing class, and K leaving yet again, my brain has been everywhere and unable to really [...]

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What’s knocking around my noggin

I wish I could bottle whatever it was that made me so productive the last few days because it was a beautiful thing. Not only did I get several tasks accomplished and crossed off my list that normally would sit there undone for days, but I was able to think—and finish—several thoughts which is damn [...]

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Getting short

The last couple of days has left me a bit word blocked and mentally stagnant. I really should have gone to bed earlier the other night–I think I’m still trying to make up that sleep. Obviously, I’m not in college anymore and near all-nighters should be avoided. Lesson learned…again. Maybe. The result is that I’ve [...]

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Zoomies in 3…2…1

When my dog, Casey, has too much energy built up, he gets what I call “zoomies.” He charges at top speed around the yard or through the woods like he’s chasing his last meal and sometimes he spins in circles for a few seconds as if in some canine ritualistic dance right before a sacrifice [...]

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