Tag: writing
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Live Beyond your Expected Storyline
At 8 years old, I embarked upon my first proper “side quest.” I was walking down Long Beach, interrupting, waking up and compelling beach goers to buy duct tape wallets—homemade by me— for $5. This was quite the steal for a zebra-print/hot pink wallet with 6 card pockets and a large cash pocket…or the cheetah-print…
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Beach Route
The first thing I did this morning was go to the beach.Of course, in actuality, I woke up to a good morning kiss from my dog, Roger, made plans for lunch with my mom, got out of bed on the left side, and walked to the bathroom to brush my teeth. I put on my…
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Karen McCarthy Woolf Paris Review: Top Doll, Transforming Trauma and Writing Processes
While I was studying abroad in London last spring, I had the opportunity to interview English poet, Karen McCarthy Woolf just months after her novel, “Top Doll” was published. Karen is best known for her acclaimed debut collection, “An Aviary of Small Birds,” which explores themes of loss and migration. Karen has received numerous awards,…
Alive and Well(ness) 