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What the Neighbors Know

The days are getting longer. As I type this, the sun has not yet set, even though I’ve not eaten dinner, nor am I hungry. I can see the house across the street getting the evening light, their Bradford pear perfectly shaped and bathed in the loveliest shade of yellow. I can’t remember those particular [...]

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I love this

In general, I love TED talks. But this one in particular is one I keep going back to. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses art, writing, genius, and the nature of creativity:

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Failure Is an Option

Spring break is nearly over, but I am trying (and failing) not to think about that. Of course, as usual, I wanted to accomplish twice what I actually did. My taxes are still half done (I was gung-ho about them until TurboTax said I was going to end up owing…then I lost steam). The yard [...]

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life

Friday, before I was sick, Jesse and I saw Rio Bravo at the Soapbox, a place with red walls, ceiling tiles that have been painted black, ratty wood floors, and windows that look over downtown. It’s a place that looks good in the dark, its imperfections almost purposeful. Whenever I’m at a good concert, I [...]

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Nearly Twelve Hours

On campus from 9:45 am to 9:00 pm today, with a break for dinner at El Cerro with Jesse and the Eyles (including Hazel, the smartest little three-year-old you ever did meet). Joyce Carol Oates Q&A + reading + book signing. Saw lots of creative writing folk. Saw lots of English folk. Thought about art [...]

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