“I’ll just have a water please.” Those were the words my friend, Hillary and I uttered last night while out with our friends. Who knew that simple phrase would sound undesirable to others, prompting questions. “Wait, you’re not drinking?” “Aren’t you going to get a drink?” The nights I choose not to drink are often the […]
“Stand up against governments. Stay irresponsible. Say only what we know & imagine. Absolutes are Coercion. Change is absolute. Ordinary mind includes eternal perceptions. Observe what’s vivid. Notice what you notice. Catch yourself thinking. Vividness is self-selecting. If we don’t show anyone, we’re free to write anything.“ -Cosmopolitan Greetings, Allen Ginsberg So, “make the most […]
What is it about the summer months that we all of a sudden become so busy and time has a way of sprinting by? I’m linking up with Katie for Marvelous Monday. Marvelous is swimming and reading at the pool Sunday evening with my cousin. Marvelous is being with my parents; whether we’re attending a wedding, going […]
I’m back! It was so nice to be away from the computer last week. Sometimes a break from our favorites can be just the trick to spawn creativity. But actually, it was nice to give my eyes a break from the ole’ screen. I worked my first three days at the beach and then got […]
Good morning and welcome to Monday. I’m linking up with Katie for Marvelous Monday. Congrats Katie on your new arrival! Marvelous is Saturday brunching at Bluegrass Grill. Marvelous is fun summer nights out in Charlottesville with great company. Marvelous is touring the UVA grounds with new friends and old friends. Marvelous is ordering nachos for dinner at […]
Many of us struggle through life, especially in youth. It’s a funny thing really. We’re told that the 20-something period is an amazing part of life, yet, it’s so easy to fidget and wish time away in hopes of finding clarity. I often find myself doing this. Over the weekend, I was thinking about how […]