It turns out the cat’s ninth birthday wasn’t really about him. It was about me, my daughter, and the next stage of my life.
Baltimore
Sometimes, the next step in life is hard. Sometimes it feels really scary…But it’s still the next step, and you still have to take it.
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the 3rd day of Christmas, although I’m sorry to say I […]
And so, as I mark this back and forth, back and forward, 2017 recap and movement into 2018, I invite you to stalk me on Instagram if you want to know the details of my personal life. I have no doubt that the awkward amount of cat videos, and photos of cocktails and coffee will answer all your questions. Special bonus—there are gross pictures of my double-its-normal-size eye today that prompted a fun ER trip yesterday. (That I might actually write about.)
The leaves are a changing, and I’m a traveling. Since I last updated you, several things have happened […]
Today marks the 4-year anniversary of me “defining the relationship” with Maryland. After a tumultuous two days at the MVA, we started on this path that I’ve largely not regretted (except during Mardi Gras week each year when I question why I’m at work, not making myself sick on bloody marys and king cake.)
From the Post Office Line
February 5, 2013
Woman wearing sunglasses—indoors—and tights covered in palm trees
with a heavy-looking brown coat with fur trim
People in front of me talking Algorithms, and
someone else wearing an Amelia Earhart hat
1, 2, 3, 15 people in line
The woman behind the desk shouts: “anyone just dropping stuff off?”
and those who nod yes are directed to the front
I wish they’d scream, “anyone budgeted their time poorly?”
Person after person who clearly hasn’t rehearsed
his speech and request as I have make it to the front of the desk
Stamps. Tax refunds. Confusion.
December 10, 2012 | 9:41 pm Lafleur –John Locke as Jesus lafleur saying waiting on him to come […]
Hey People, Normally I reserve Mondays for updates, but I reserved this past Monday for being bitter about […]
Hello Friends,
Here are some Monday morning updates:
- I wrote a piece this week in honor of my father’s 60th birthday. A lot of people seemed to like it. You should give it a go if you haven’t already: 60 Thoughts on Your Birthday: A Letter to My Father
- and the floor was always lava is in its second printing. The printer has the files, and soon, I’ll have a whole new batch of books! In the meantime, you can actually pre-order your signed copy in order to receive free shipping (plus, the book is now only $10)!
- The next two dates for Writers & Words (formerly Whiskey & Words) have been set:Tuesday, Nov. 11 & Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30pm
Artifact Coffee
More information will be available early next week! We have 8 amazing writers that we can’t wait to announce!
–M