When I was pregnant with my daughter ten years ago, I used to read Winnie the Pooh to her. I’d make all the different voices and sing the little songs, and I’m quite convinced that not only could she hear me, but she enjoyed being sung and cooed to. Babies certainly recognize voices even in […]

I hate Los Angeles.
This might seems strange coming form a born-and-bred Angelino, yet it’s the truth nonetheless. It is no coincidence that when I turned seventeen and went off to college I ran as far away from the City of Angels as possible. My grievances against my hometown are many: it’s crowded, it’s dangerous, it’s […]

My cousin Shannon was the world’s greatest storyteller. Which is to say she was a phenomenal liar.
In fact, my cousin was not only was a brilliant liar, but she told so many lies that my brother and I used to joke that we should assemble and publish a collection of her lies and title the […]

Like many people, I get both nostalgic and hopeful at the new year. I begin to think about travesties overcome, battles either won or lost, things I can improve upon, blessings I am grateful for.
In terms of this blog, and writing in general, I start to think–what the fuck have I been doing with my […]