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
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
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”
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
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
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
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”
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)
It's not Monday, but how about some early morning mortification? True story. I've been doing an outdoor bootcamp four days a week. I might be getting buffer. I also might need new pants as I recently learned that if I do enough squats I will split my pants. In public. In front of 40 … Continue reading Mortification as Inspiration
12-5-1993 Dear Diary, I 'd give anything and everything to fall in love. If it meant to have someone hold my hand, stand up for me, make me feel special and happy, yes, I'd give anything and everything to fall in love. Face it, all my other relationships sucked. I mean I dumped John C. … Continue reading Mortification Monday
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