Moody Meow

Liberal, lunatic lassie, with mood swings and foot-in-mouth syndrome

And now comes the hard part

So I’ve finished this term for my MFA. I forgot how hard it is being in a proper program. That is not to say that my MA was wasted, but everything seemed easier. Instead of classes that sucked up my weekend, I actually procrastinated. I must tell you, I’m a damn fine procrastinator. I actually [...]

End of term

The hardest term I’ve had in all my years of schooling is over. I deserve some rest now, but we have amazing friends coming to visit. I don’t think I can clean the bathroom and be quiet at this hour…so video games it is.

A Birthmother on Mother’s Day

This is not one of my favorite holidays. Not because sixteen years ago I gave my daughter up for adoption, nor that it reminds me of what I sacrificed for her. No, it’s the presumption that I cannot, as a birthmother, be celebrated like all other mothers. I give birth to characters as a writer. [...]

No New Tale to Tell

Sorry, I’ve had that song in my head for the last few days. I guess there are new tales to tell, really. So know what? It’s bullet time! I think the word “huzzah” is making a comeback. David and I heard it while watching the John Adams miniseries on HBO and I find that it’s [...]

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