When I was sixteen and seventeen I was obsessed with a) Lisa Loeb and b) Van Gough c) Anne Sexton. The following bad poem reflects both of those things.An Artist's Rendition of Death 2/5/1998Van Gough never fell in loveexcept for the whorehe cut off his ear forshe broke his hearthe broke his brushesshe shot him … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 8 “Hold On”
This next song on the playlist is a departure from last week's, but it's still pretty awesome. How can any mix not have Tom Waits in it? That would be a crime. Right? Oh you got to Hold on, Hold on You got to hold on Take my hand, I'm standing right here You … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 8 “Hold On”
Bad Poetry Friday
Untitled c 1994 She's a good girl a real Momma's angel Daddy's girl with a warning label You can't get too close or stray to far Notes: If you feel cheated, you aren't the only one. I imagine there was supposed to be more to this Tom Petty rip-off.
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 7 “I’m Good, I’m Gone”
If you haven't listened to Lykke Li, you're seriously missing out. This Sweedish singer-songwriter is wicked adorable and her songs are catchy. This Lykke Li classic from 2008 is actually dedicated to my writing bff who had a pretty rough week and who could probably use an extra dose of inspiration. Hell, I think after … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 7 “I’m Good, I’m Gone”
Bad Poetry Friday
I Didn't Think So c1993 Would you still hold me if I was thin? Would you still love me if I died my hair? Would you still call if I changed my voice? Would you still look at me if my eyes were blue? Would you still want me if I was popular? Would you … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
Day in the Life of a Librarian
Because my day has been nothing but eventful here's a snapshot of my day job:Noon: Arrive to work for the closing shift after switching with coworkerNoonish-2 p.m. answer emails, doing boring stuff. Update my teen book displays 2:15: Take photos of new coworker 2:20: Log onto Twitter 2:29: Contemplate going on an emergency sushi and Diet Dr. Pepper … Continue reading Day in the Life of a Librarian
Money or Art?
Today I posed a question that's been haunting me all week: do I follow the money or the art?This was in regards to cutting down my dedicated writing hours (I average 12-15 a week) in favor of working more hours at a job that pays me with real money. I was torn. I don't NEED the … Continue reading Money or Art?
More Wednesday Reads
Guess what? I'm still on vacation (on my way to Slovenia and Germany now) . Lots of train and bus travel = lots of reading (and napping). This is what I'm currently reading/ planning on reading the rest of this week. I'm happy to report that I'm making an actual dent in my TBR pile, … Continue reading More Wednesday Reads
In Which I Reveal a Secret Tumblr Account
The cat's finally out of the bag. I'm behind this little old tumblr:http://leftinalibrarybook.tumblr.com/
Boston on my Mind
The bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday broke my heart. That was my home. That was my job. That was my race. I wasn't there yesterday, but my author friend Carrie Jones was. I couldn't watch the news last night, the videos were too much. I went mostly silent on social media. I made mashed potatoes … Continue reading Boston on my Mind
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