When you trying to move change, start by finding the bright spots. Bright spots: the positive exceptions, the examples that currently exist in today’s conditions, […]
Always time for this
After a stressful week, some gratitude. Because there’s always room for some perspective. A morning in bed, no expectations Leftover chicken and waffles Queer Netflix […]
Cassiopeia
I can find Cassiopeia, the lazy WThen the southern crossMars and the north starI learn about the PleiadesOr the seven sistersA star cluster that looksLike […]
Then Sleep
Yawn with heavy cheeks Zia told me I could write a haiku, then sleep With Love, Natalie
Fifteen Minutes
It only takes fifteen minutes. I raced to the door as the sun went down. Daylight dwindling. There’s only so much of starting at a […]
Writing Update: Telling Myself the Story
The first draft is just you telling yourself the story. Terry Pratchett That feels true tonight. I’m just telling myself the story. Messy, with extra […]
To Perspective
To curing dehydrationWith cherry sodaAnd dairy free ice creamSprinkled with chocolate chips To a hot bathWhen you need itLaptop playing Netflix propped upOn the closed […]
Witches
We walk through the woods and talk about magicA lot of witches need to do their taxes these daysAnd other truths that have me marvelingA […]
A Week of Meditation
I experimented with introducing meditation to my work this week. I was feeling the weight of the coming inauguration, plus just general stress across the […]
Endings are hard
My friend and coworker had his last day at the company today after a decade (to the day) of service. It was an emotional day […]