September 2019
I like the warning at the start of Lemony Snicket. I will follow suit.
If you are seeking words of encouragement, turn back. If you are hoping to find a lady who is leaning on her faith and posting scripture in support of the hard times, I am not she.
Currently, I teach middle school writing and one of my rules is to avoid “very” and “so.” Those words are lazy, but are ones that flow freely and therefore, will be plentiful here. Another rule in my class is that I don’t care much about grammar, and that will be apparent here. I use hundreds of commas.
I’m too tired for eloquent.
In college, I belonged to a theatre troupe, which changed my brain in more ways than one, and we hated disclaimers. Do not preface an improv exercise with statements such as, “I am terrible at thinking quickly.” Just do it, just jump in. My brain had to change to the “do” because I like things to look and feel tidy. I like plans and lists and clean counters because it helps keep my insides calm…. my life the past 6 months has been a monumental mess. And I hate it.
Not That Good Grief 