It’s summer. I have a plan. Watch out!
On writing
Dear, dear creative friends, It’s been too long. I am writing to let you know I am still here making time. The need is more urgent than ever, because in ... Read more
Week 4 of Poem-a-day–3 weeks late!
Poetry
I had five poems left to write, and I stalled. It wasn’t just the poems. It was everything. Lately I’ve been having more trouble than I’d like to admit making ... Read more
Poem-a-day Week 3
Poetry
Had some struggles this week. No prompts were speaking to me. Not a whole lot of breathing room, let alone poem-writing room in a day. Quite a few responsibilities came ... Read more
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