Snow makes everything so quiet doesn’t it?Even your heartbeat, usually thrumming in your ears, or the ticking of the giant clock in the kitchen that reverberates through the house, careening off the high ceilings to trickle in under your doorway, sneaking into your awareness. Even the soft creaking of the house as it sighs and settles and wonders when … Continue reading The Space Between Seconds
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A Slew of Winter Definitions
Winter is keeping one eye on the ground in front of you searching for ice while also making sure you're not bumping into humans or poles or into certain death as vehicles swerve over the half inch of slush, skirting the curb by mere inches dreaming of the fifth cup of tea while you're just … Continue reading A Slew of Winter Definitions
‘Tis the Season
For the longest time [or so it feels] I’ve been cooped up, afraid to leave my little space and room lest something uncomfortable or unfamiliar occurs. What a contrast to the person I used to be! Not even a year ago, I would jump at any excuse to go outside, to meet new people, experience … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
I Got Here First
Snow Rose
Just Keep Swingin’
I am inclined to rant about snow, how much I hate it, how cold it is. It is a symbol of winter, that dreadful season where my roses are put to sleep, the roads are icy and dangerous, colds and the flu abound, and we are STILL required to show up for classes. So inclined … Continue reading Just Keep Swingin’