Signed Collections and Other Joys
Darlings! I am super pumped that Inkwood Books has agreed to be the spot where folks can preorder signed copies of my forthcoming poetry collection,...
The Past Is Never Far (and poetry)
In writing this today, I’m attempting to take a break from the anger and the outrage. I’ve got my cup of coffee. It’s early as hell. I read the news before...
In a World of Bullies, Be Good
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ―George Orwell, 1984 Tell me where to put the...
A Torch, a Sword, a Song
Your heart knows that love and rage are two sides of the same Moon-- shining, stark, and sometimes full of terror. You face the horrors to bear witness, to...
On the Eve of 2026
This week has, somehow, been both a whirlwind and a haze. I’m currently still in my pajamas as I’m typing this. I’ve got a small list of things that I need...
On Performativity
“Because people don’t really think anymore, they just react.” If that’s your response to genuine criticism, rather than self-reflection, then you are three...
December Musings
This will probably be the last newsletter of the year, unless inspiration strikes or I need to share something immediately. I’m writing this from bed, while...
Praising Messy Women: Supergirl
Yesterday, I watched the Supergirl trailer and was absolutely, thoroughly delighted. First of all, I love Milly Alcock. I think she’s brilliant. Second of...
Time Is An Old Friend
This year is winding down, and it has both felt like forever and like I blinked and it’s gone. So much has happened and so much has not. Yet, anyway. Best Of...
Like Bright Stars
Today, I am doing nothing of consequence. I am taking it easy, putzing around, not setting a schedule for myself beyond “do yoga this afternoon.” It’s...
It Does Happen Here
Below, you will find an essay by my friend Sigrid. Sigrid is good people and is sharing their experience in Minnesota. If you ever wondered if you would...
Who Runs Into the Storm?
Currently listening to: It’s still Florence + the Machine’s new album. Currently enjoying: The cinnamon candle on my desk. Looking forward to reading: Alix...
A Full Heart and Florence
This has been such a good week. My whole heart is stuffed with hope and joy. And it’s an odd thing to feel that and realize there were things weighing my...
I Got to Hold My BOOK!
But first, a link to handy resources for food/housing, etc, during this awful time: http://findhelp.org/ If you’re able to, donate to World Central Kitchen,...
Generative AI Is Bad: Here's Why
Since it burst into the mainstream consciousness like the creature from Spaceballs, with all the glitz and glamour of NFTs or bananas duct taped to a wall, I...
And so, it goes
Confession: I drafted a different newsletter. I was a paragraph or two away from being done, when something shifted my mood. And I couldn’t finish it. Maybe...
Showing Care, Writing Letters, and Some Joys
“Sometimes, the brave person has to be you.” I wrote that on Bluesky yesterday as a reminder to myself, and I felt like it’d be useful to others. Being brave...
What to Do When You're Afraid
When I was a kid, I was terrified of horror movies. I couldn’t watch them, couldn’t be in the same room if they were on. I was particularly scared of...
the foolishness of heartstuff
I have never met a person who was difficult to love. Yes, people can be difficult, but difficult to love? No. Love is easy. Love is simple. Love simply is,...
Things You Can Do
With the firing of Jimmy Kimmel, which is actual government censorship according to AP, here’s something you can do: put a letter in the mail to Disney....