The other day I did a Very Stupid Thing. Let me tell you. This is the story of a vile murder, or how it takes only a few seconds and a few drops of vinegar to fuck things up big time. Well no, it isn't. And I will stop shouting. But it did involve a … Continue reading Vinegar
The other day I was speaking on the phone with a friend in the UK. He is over eighty years old and living in London. He absolutely loves connecting with people, talking with them, learning from them. He enjoys conversation, and cracking jokes, and having his mind fed new stories and insights and opinions. Obviously, … Continue reading Fear veneer
A few weeks ago I spent six days by myself in the Achterhoek, a rural part of the Netherlands, to focus on my writing. I am (perpetually) in the middle of writing a novel-length story and since I find it difficult to find the peace and focus I need to properly work on it, I … Continue reading Amateur
(Image of hand checking breast, reference to October breast cancer awareness month) October: Breast cancer awareness month - I am very much aware of the existence of breast cancer, even without the pink merchandise thankyouverymuchesStoptober - Like that's gonna happen this year and also I don't drink much anywayPumpkin Spice Latte Awareness Month - I … Continue reading To NaNo or not to NaNo
Today a photo was published on Instagram of Chrissy Teigen, and by Chrissy Teigen, of her sitting on the edge of a hospital bed and crying because she just miscarried, her son Jack. It is a picture of deep pain and mourning and it is heartbreaking. That was my first reaction. My second reaction? It … Continue reading Visible
Tea with a Ninja 