We live across the street from a Dairy Queen. I think it’s dangerously close, but Steve loves ‘sweet treats’ and has the metabolism of a 10-year-old boy, so the pros outweigh the cons. On Monday, June 25 we started the 1,023-mile drive from NY to WI. The first day, we drove from Syracuse, NY to … Continue reading
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Summer Days as a Kid Up North
When I was a kid, I loved packing up the Suburban and hitting the road for a four-hour drive. That four-hour drive—full of car games, snacks, and a li’l fighting with my sister—promised days of frog-catching, campfires, fishing, kitty cocktails, bocce ball, Fresher, cards, King Queen of the Raft, forts, and family. And like any good … Continue reading
2017 Holintine
If you didn’t receive a hard copy of this letter, there may be a reason. (1) It got lost in the mail. Or (2), I ran out of cards and printer toner and it snow-stormed—when I had like seven letters to go. — Would ya look at this. It’s a good ol’ fashioned Holintine. You know, … Continue reading
“Are you a feminist?” Well…
I recently asked someone if they identify as a feminist and they said, “Well, it depends what the definition is.” Which got me thinking, do I actually know what feminism is? How do I characterize a feminist? What is feminism? Merriam-Webster offers two definitions of feminism: 1: the theory of the political, economic, and social … Continue reading
Thanks for spending time with me, pretty people.
The last three weeks have been so good to me. I got to spend quality time with 49 of my favorite people–not to forget my bratty dog and snuggly cat. This type of trip takes some serious star alignment. (Wait a minute… THE ECLIPSE). But it also takes intentional planning and truly amazing friends and … Continue reading
Let’s figure out how we can be good people.
On Sunday, I received an email with the subject, “Can you believe it’s been 1 year, LAURA.” It was an email from the company that took my photographs at graduation. A few things: Enough with the aggressive caps. Kudos on the marketing strategy. No, I can’t believe it’s been 1 year. As of Sunday, May 14, … Continue reading
Don’t finish crappy books
I fear running out of inspiration. When this happens, I read. About other writers, entrepreneurs, or random articles that seem entirely irrelevant, but somehow still inspire me. Two of my favorites: In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney On Writing Well by William Zinsser I just started reading my latest Goodwill find, Good to … Continue reading
I am a writer.
The blank page never scared me. White page. Flashing cursor. As an elementary kid, I wrote and illustrated little books. In my short story about animals snowmobiling together, I made sure—though inconvenient—the porcupine was included. I took a college writing course in high school and adored the moment my teacher said, “This is what writing … Continue reading
Here are my 2 cents (or 1.6 cents given the 20% gender wage gap).
Given my typical audience, I realize I’m largely preaching to the choir, but I’m okay with that. Hang with me if you can handle another political post. I did a really novel thing here when I tried to combine intellect with politics, so that may be refreshing. Alas, here’s my big, yet rhetorical, question: When … Continue reading
Ready for takeoff
One of the greatest benefits to being a freelance writer is the perceived freedom to do whatever, whenever, wherever. Since I’m just starting out, I work more hours as a freelancer than I would in a typical nine-to-five, salaried job, but I am continually inspired by my reality: I can stay in bed all day … Continue reading
a beautiful world. 