Laundry

A solitary plastic chicken falls from among the denim and fleece; the lint trap is full again. This thing we do: wearing clothes, then washing them, goes on forever. Sometimes I like to imagine (at the a red light next to a Mexican boy with oily cheeks who is driving an El Camino, or walking [...]

Suspended

I feel like a part of me is suspended above myself somewhere, caught among the helium balloon strings of my heart. Can’t quite seem to find solid ground, yet, again. It’s become a pattern for me lately. Everything is gold and rust here: the light, the leaves, the barns bathed in late afternoon sun. Trying [...]

Happily ever after…

…And now all three of my dearest girlfriends are married. The four of us climbed trees and talked Rilke and Kant in college. We ate ice cream by the pint, barefoot on the fire escape; skinny dipped, hiked to an island with swans, cried, laughed, and cooked and shared endless meals together. The end of [...]

Today is my Monday

There and back. Maine. 11 hours in the car each way with both boys & my best friend from forever. The wedding of a dear, beautiful friend. Them together. The windy, sunny days. Good lattes and sail boats in the town. Bean in brown converse, as the ring bearer. Sprout cutting his first two teeth [...]

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Things on my mind lately: * My novel. I’m scared to go back. * Running, hard. * Feeling moody. Often. * Finding my stride again, maybe. * Indian summer. * Wishing things were easier. * Getting a glimpse of what a house with TWO boys in it will be like. * Learning to check pockets [...]