It’s no secret that I like dogs. In fact, I sort of try to pretend I don’t like them as much as I do, in a futile attempt to separate myself from the really crazy folks. My family and friends tolerate the obsession. They just try to avoid bringing up the topic of dogs around me …
I am mother to a soon to be 7-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy. Like every parent, I started out wide-eyed and hopeful, convinced that my kids are special. They can be anything they want to be, I thought, watching them as little babies, their bright little eyes looking into mine. Being the open-minded parent that …
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I write about “people of colour.” I didn’t know this was a thing, back when I first started. As far as I was concerned, I wrote about “people” and that was that. I only later realized–somewhat belatedly–that I was writing “diverse fiction.” I’m still not sure about what I think about this. On a certain …
Haha, my “noteless method” will soon take over the world! Then we’ll all be scatter-brained and nothing important will get done 😀
It feels amazing to be on top of a mountain. I can’t even begin to explain the feeling. The trailhead is so far gone behind you that you can’t even hear it anymore. Even the trail is gone, leaving nothing but gorgeous peaks for you to scramble for and explore. You are tired, but you …
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