I have been working my ass off. I’m barely sleeping. I stopped writing. My personal time is always booked up with friends, family, or dates…other commitments, meetings. Book club Monday night. Writing class now every Tuesday. Wednesday date. Burning Man…
It’s Raining Men
When it rains, it pours. There’s the Burner I’m in love with. Luckily, for my schedule, he was in DC for the inauguration and has been traveling around the world ever since. He emailed from Paris. “I wish you…
Sobriety
I have been almost sober for three weeks now. I say almost sober because I was completely sober for two weeks. Not a sip of alcohol. After my two weeks were up, I didn’t run for the liquor store. I…
On Writing Well
1. Adair Lara2. Ethan Watters3. Laura Fraser These people taught the three writing classes I’ve taken–with Laura teaching the one I’m currently taking. Adair is a well-known Bay Area columnist. With fire-red hair and a toothpick of a body, she’s…
Sad Superbowl Sunday
I spent Superbowl Sunday spent and alone. There were parties I was invited to, but just felt like I needed the down time with all the work I’ve been dealing with. And after a long, arduous work week, I was…