“Ooh Child” by the Five Stairsteps Was an Absolute Lie. And other stories.
Unless, of course, what the author meant with that song is: life doesn’t get easier. You just get better at handling the absolute hell of it. That’s TOTALLY what they meant. It has to be, right? I can’t figure out why, but I feel less prepared now to...Mature Love Stories Are Where It’s At. Really.
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER. THIS IS NOT HYPERBOLE. I’ve been thinking about what makes me tick lately. And because I’m such a commoner, I figure this applies to other people all over the place. Like people everywhere find the same things alluring that I...Animal companions, loss, and grief.
This cat gets it. The sun IS life. This post is heavy. And raw. And I’m sorry, in a way, to share it. But hopefully you’ll forgive me! Next week will be better. You know me. I like to joke and have fun! It’s my favorite thing to do—approach the world with...The Unshakeable Sleep
Sobek on my shoulder. Like sunshine, aka a John Denver song, but better. Because he purrs. Do you ever have one of those moments where you wonder why you do anything?Just what is the point?I’m not sure there is one.BUT.This poem. By Mary Oliver.I know what...Welcome to My Poetry Dictatorship
I’ve been writing poetry since I was eleven. I wasn’t very good then, and I’m still not very good. BUT one of my favorite things is to read poetry. I’ve gone through so many phases, being in love with this poet or that poet.I went through a...
I’m Nicole. This is my blog! I write urban fantasy, space opera, and other stuff. Life is an adventure. I write about mine here.