Failing I haven't done a proper writing update much at all this year, as I'm sure both my loyal readers have noticed. To put a fine point on it, the reason is this: 2019 fucking sucked as a writing year for me. And early, that started to feel like failure. Probably back in, say, February, … Continue reading Failing, Losing, Faking It, Self-Rejection, Earning Out, and other “Fun” Things About 2019
Coach
Romancing the Capital 2018
Hey! I'm still alive, lack of posts being evidence to the contrary. Things went a little—okay, a lot—sideways over the last couple of weeks, and then there was the brilliant Romancing the Capital conference right after, and between all that, I basically dropped all the balls. First, a quick update on the sideways: His Fluffy … Continue reading Romancing the Capital 2018
Making Your Own Path
You can learn things from huskies. For one, I learned that if you're pretty and fluffy, people will randomly compliment you as you walk down the street. Okay, maybe I already knew that one. But I have learned just how smart a dog can be. My childhood dog, Chopper, was a lovely and loving dog. … Continue reading Making Your Own Path
Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful
It snowed last night, so we woke up to a white world of winter. There was, in our household, one individual who was very pleased about this: the dog. Coach, our husky, isn't a particularly typical husky in many ways. We think some of that must be to his puppyhood prior to rescue, but for … Continue reading Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful
Don We Now…
For those of you who've known me a while, you may recall the "Jingle Socks." The Jingle Socks were a pair of dubious quality holiday socks I'd always put on while decorating the Christmas tree. Well, two years ago, I tried to don my gay apparel, and my toe went right through the jingle, and … Continue reading Don We Now…