When it rains, it pours (except in Seattle where November-May is more like a light drizzle with a chance of snow). Sometimes everything is going well and you get even more good news. Other days, it's more like you're trapped in a sh*tstorm. For those days I give you Sondre Lerche, one of my friend … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 9: “I Guess It’s Gonna Rain Today.”
Bad Poetry Friday
I have no idea who this one is about. I was a freshman in college. Flame of Desire (8/28/1999) I'd die than ask if he loves me that boy could devour my soul tantalize my heart and promise his embrace I ache to kiss him I live for his smile I worship and adore this … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
Pop-up libraries
Recently, a new free public library popped up in my North Seattle neighborhood. No, it wasn't a new branch for Seattle Public Library (though it is mere blocks from the Greenwood Branch). It was a Little Free Library. Mae West, Lola, Waffle and I discovered it on a dog walk last week. Of course … Continue reading Pop-up libraries
Mortification Monday
12-22-93 Dear Diary, Last night we went caroling in the neighborhood. Last night Lauren S. and I became best friends again. Today we went bike riding for 45 minutes. We had a great time. Love, Danielle 12-23-1993 Dear Diary, It's 7:58 and I'm awake with a stuffy nose, tight chest, sore throat and my ear … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 8: “Write About Love”
Someone once told me that you should sell five books before quitting your day job. If that is case, I won't be leaving my day job anytime soon, which is why I love "Write About Love," by Belle and Sebastian so much. I know a spell That would make you help Write about love, it could be … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 8: “Write About Love”
Bad Poetry Friday
The following poem was inspired by a photo on a cross-country teammate's dresser a million years ago. To this day it remains one of my favorites. The Photograph (2/3/1998) She believes she is beautiful the way her eyes avoid the gaping stares of strangers. She believes she is beautiful when the wind lifts her hair … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
My writing life: a typical day
Tuesday: 6:00: Alarm goes off, cuddle with dogs in bed for as long as possible 6:15: drink coffee and look at Twitter. Consider skipping boot camp but since I skipped Monday because it was raining, decide to go. 7-8:15: Boot camp. 8:30: breakfast smoothie while I water the lawn. Wander through garden to see if … Continue reading My writing life: a typical day
Mortification Monday
12-6-1993 Dear Diary, I'm doing murder! Shawn and I planned to write love notes to Drew to get home back for making us mad. Serves him right. Love, Danielle 12-18-1993 Dear Diary, Well I found love, or at least I think I did. Shorty, Eric Y. I probably misspelled his name but oh well. Get … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 7: “Hold On”
Last week's song "Hold On" by Alabama Shakes reminded me of this 1980's gem by Wilson Phillips, which is wicked inspirational. "No one can change your life except for you/ don't ever let anyone step all over you." In case you need the reminder: Some day somebody's gonna make you want to Turn around and say … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 7: “Hold On”
Bad Poetry Friday (with music videos)
As a teenager in the '90's I was obsessed with a lot of bands/ singers like the Spice Girls, Alanis Morrisette, and for awhile The Cranberries. The following piece of bad poetry is a blatant ripoff of "Linger" mixed with a little of Natalie Merchant's "Jealousy." There is no date on the poem, so I'm … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday (with music videos)
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