This is the beginning of a short story I have been working on. It has no title yet. For the sake of simplicity, I call it Elise…… Read more “Short Story Excerpt: Elise”
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Short Story: All That She is Not
All That She is Not On Sunday morning, Natalie drives to her father’s house wishing she drank two cups of coffee instead of one. It is fifteen…… Read more “Short Story: All That She is Not”
The Sadness We Demand
Some men love me. Some love me like a daughter. Some love me because I am their daughter. Some love me when I wear denim, call me…… Read more “The Sadness We Demand”
First Impressions: Capri, Italy
There is no word for what it feels like to wake up on an island, but there should. I rested my head on Meg’s shoulder, mouth-breathing and…… Read more “First Impressions: Capri, Italy”
Journal Entry: Eight
January 20th, 2019 Today I woke up at 9:30. I made coffee with my new french press and then I read in bed for a while. I…… Read more “Journal Entry: Eight”
If you love her, I’ll see it
Tonight, everyone in my family is having dinner with someone they haven’t seen in a long time. My dad and I. My mom and her best friend.…… Read more “If you love her, I’ll see it”
Journal Entry: Six
January 18th, 2019 I went on a walking tour of Rome today. We went on various forms of public transportation. Isabela was my tour guide. She showed…… Read more “Journal Entry: Six”
Journal Entry: Five
January 17th, 2019 My other roommate is from Canada. She gave me a sleeping pill last night that brought upon good news and bad news. The good…… Read more “Journal Entry: Five”
Journal Entry: Three
January 15th, 2019 I woke up at 4 a.m. and looked photo albums Denise left on the desk beside my bed. At 6:30, I heard Denise fumbling…… Read more “Journal Entry: Three”
Journal Entry: Two
January 14th, 2019 First day in Rome. We landed at Fiumicino Airport at 10:30 a.m. Despite being told only to use white taxis, I got in a…… Read more “Journal Entry: Two”
Bee Abundant 