a hard article to write.
After nine months of rejections, my writing was finally getting some attention.
Read MoreWhat I’ve been listening to: Trucker songs.
I’m writing a book about the time I was a truck driver, and sometimes I like to listen to trucking songs to get in the mood.
Read MoreFreelance piece in Literary Traveler
Every aspiring writer knows that the encouraging rejection is the first step on the road to success.
Read MoreExcerpt from Lucky in Adventure Cyclist!
“Mile 5000.” This story is the first time I’ve been published in print media since grad school. Feels good to be back!
What I’ve been listening to: Boss female vocalists of the ’80s
Fart Rebus describes lyrics that don’t make a lick of sense — “expert texpert / chocking smoker / don’t you know the joker laughs at you,” that kind of thing.
Read MoreWhat I’ve been listening to: Willie Nelson edition
I never wanted to be one of those old people who only listens to the music of their youth, so every morning I wrestle with my Spotify algorithm and try to actively seek out new music. This… is harder than it should be.
Read MoreLet’s retire Karen.
Vilifying the middle-aged woman who stands up for herself and demands that her money go to what she’s paying for isn’t Standing Up to the System — it’s blaming a person for not letting herself get ripped off. Not that blaming women for systemic problems is anything new.
Read Morelet's have a conversation about this because i'm genuinely curious.
I’m one of those people who doesn’t want to take the vaccine. Where do you think I’m coming from? What do you think I’m thinking?
Read Moredear tawonga
You are, without a doubt, one of the most important people who’s ever passed through my life.
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