Cultivating compassion, creativity, curiosity & the courage to begin again.
A while back, inspired by my friend Annie’s DIY MFA, I set some similar intentions and began to fashion my own ‘do-it-myself’ writing program. I came across Gabriela Pereira's DIY MFA and (eventually) became (reluctantly, cynically) open to creating an Essential Reading List that represents the area of writing I want to focus on. In my case, my… Continue reading My DIY MFA: 2022 Reading List
Happy New Year, friend. Once again, I am sitting at my little writing desk on New Year's Day, bristling with the fear that 2022 will be yet another year when I fail to do what I say I'll do. Sitting at my little desk, thinking about all my old promises.... i am running into a… Continue reading My DIY MFA: Running Into the New Year
This year, I finally remembered to record my favorite chutney recipe. My future self thanks me in advance, and you're very welcome too!
Nutritional yeast has a creamy texture and, when toasted, becomes wonderfully nutty and savory, deepening the delicious umami profile of this wonderful wintery-time dish.
Writing to an incarcerated person is a powerful act of solidarity that perceives the humanity of people on the inside of the prison industrial complex.
Today, Badass Cross Stitch announced the next training in their How To Be A Good Human initiative. I signed up right away and am super excited for May! Join me and REGISTER HERE! My definition of activism probably isn’t the one you’re going to find in the dictionary. For me being an activist means that… Continue reading Activism for Introverts: Activism 101 for Introverts + Highly Sensitive People with Omkari Williams
Greetings introverts and craftivists, and a very happy new year to you too! Just a brief post to share an event I signed up for and am very excited about this month. Thanks to the generous support of the Center for Craft, the amazing Badass Cross Stitch will be working in collaboration with the Museum… Continue reading Activism for Introverts: Craftivism 101 – Climate Change w/ Badass Cross Stitch
A miscellaneous news and reading roundup (or: an enthusiastic summary of the most interesting, weird and worthwhile ways I procrastinated on the worldwide web this week). TRUTH BE TOLD, I drifted into another extended period of depression, and haven't been reading or listening to anything meaningful in quite a long time. Instead, I've been doom… Continue reading Ragtag & Sundry Sunday
Far from being restrictive, limiting, bland or boring, a plant-based diet is abundant and full of flavor, variety, novelty and possibility. We can not only survive but thrive without using and abusing animals. So when delicious and compassionate alternatives are available to choose from, why wouldn’t we? For me, veganism is about what we embrace… Continue reading A Festive Vegan Feast
The second in a series of posts exploring Activism for Introverts. As I swelter in the heat of summer, my thoughts turn to cold, rainy days and an excuse to sit inside on a Saturday with a cosy craft project. Since returning to reading and writing after a long hiatus, I haven't made much time for… Continue reading Activism for Introverts: Craftivism