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”
Mortification as Inspiration
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
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 6: “Hold On”
Last week I might have been "So Jealous," but this week I've managed to "Hold On," in light of some rather disappointing news. This video by new(ish)comers Alabama Shakes is both catchy and uplifting for those days when you don't think you can manage anymore- those days you want to throw in the towel and … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 6: “Hold On”
My Writing Life: on Reading a Moveable Feast
Recently The Husband, dogs, and I took a bunch of day trips around the PNW. Normally on these trips we listen to a comedy CD or funny audio book, but somehow we'd exhausted our supply. I had the restored edition of Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast in the car and we wound up listening to it. It was … Continue reading My Writing Life: on Reading a Moveable Feast
Rejection Playlist, Volume 1, Track 5: “So Jealous”
I will be the first to admit that I can be a sore loser. I also have a few jealous bones in my body. Sometimes I can't help it. One of my writing partners got awesome news this week and for a few minutes I turned a little green. But she did totally deserve it. … Continue reading Rejection Playlist, Volume 1, Track 5: “So Jealous”
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