How Chronic Illness Made Me a Champion Worrywart
I worry about everything. Barometric pressure. Fluorescent lights. Hormones. My bedtime. You name it, I can fret over it. So … Continue reading How Chronic Illness Made Me a Champion Worrywart
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Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
I never understood before. As a writer, I’ve always been comfortable with drafting and revising and getting shit down on … Continue reading Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
The Pros and Cons of Exhaustion
I just finished another short story, which I’ll be sending the submission rounds next week. Thursday nights I volunteer in … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Exhaustion
The Dangers of Negative Self-Talk
I like to think I’m a basically positive person. I can be annoyingly so when friends and loved ones bring … Continue reading The Dangers of Negative Self-Talk
Why I Didn’t Play with Girls
When I was in kindergarten, my mom scheduled playdates to force me to socialize with other girls. My female playmates demanded compliments, … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Play with Girls
Fear of the Unknown
I’m not sure I understand writer’s block. A student came to me asking how she could overcome her anxiety about … Continue reading Fear of the Unknown
Take a Moment to Reflect, Macbeth
We all get ahead of ourselves sometimes. And Macbeth most of all, the renowned literary critic Harold Bloom argues in … Continue reading Take a Moment to Reflect, Macbeth
