Poem.A.Day. Week 2, plus an update on making time
Poetry
I know, I know. It’s a little crazy to be trying to write one poem a day for the entire month of April, especially when these last few months have ... Read more
Poetry month is here! Who is doing the Poem-a-day challenge?
Poetry
Every year for more than a decade, I’ve been doing the poem-a-day challenge in April. This year is no exception! Will you join me? Share your poems to keep me ... Read more
What does it mean to be “busy”? Does time even exist? And everyday superpowers.
On writing
Still riding a yoga high from an early morning yoga class, on my walk to work this morning, this blog post landed on me. A few things that were said/moments ... Read more
An exploration of “finishing”
On writing
Last week, I finished a collection of stories I’ve been working on for twelve maybe thirteen years. I have memories of a retreat I went on with a writer friend ... Read more
Nightbitch, a reflection
Book Reviews!
This blog is about how to make time for our art and how to make time for ourselves even though it seems impossible to do so. I’ve been writing on ... Read more
I’m here. writing with you…
On writing
The original form of this blog started in 2007 or so. It began and in many ways still is a way of asserting myself as a person who writes. More ... Read more
Print and fold your own Make Time Zine!
On writing
Let’s talk for a minute about zines. Being at the forefront of the Riot Grrrl movement, Olympia has a rich history of zines. In fact, there is still an annual ... Read more
Lessons from the Lowitt Trail
On writing
I come from a long tradition of writers whose creativity seems to depend on movement. Long walks clear my mind, creating space for the seeds of stories to grow unchoked ... Read more
Dear Capitalist notions of worth,
Inspiration, Letters
I was about to ask, when you see someone knitting a pair of socks, do you ask them whether they’ve sold any socks yet? I wanted to illustrate my point. ... Read more
I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Liz.
A Room Of Your Own
Dear Friends, I look From here on out, I’m writing my posts in letter form. Sometimes I’ll write to you, dear readers, sometimes, I will write to others or even ... Read more