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“There is nothing to writing. All you have to do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”  -Ernest Hemingway Friends, I’m feeling a little anemic. I’ve been writing about some really heavy stuff the last couple of weeks, like the arduous journey to Pierce’s autism diagnosis, and my multiple depression diagnoses. In order to…

Work is slow, but I have been busy. One of my essays was picked up for publication! Most of you know this already. You’ve read it and given me the most wonderful feedback. Thank you so much for sharing with me the emotions this essay provoked. I can’t always tell if I’m adequately conveying my…

Summer is officially here, and I’ve survived another spring season at Bates. Yesterday was our last Sunday to be open, so I’ll have two days off for 3 blissful months, until we open on Sundays again in the fall. I’m still plugging away, writing my little heart out. I have 9 essays that have made…

Now that the threat of frost has finally passed, I’m enjoying lots of spring flowers that I’ve been able to cut and bring indoors. I’m hoping for a bigger and better cutting garden this year. I’ve planted more lilies, dahlias, snapdragons, and gladiolas. A few of the perennials I planted last year have already tripled…

I feel the need to clear the air this morning. I may be writing this blog post with a few people in mind, but my message is for the entire reading world. It  seems like common sense, and yet, this need to be addressed. One event, a single moment in time, will be perceived in…