So, I finished my MFA thesis in February. I will officially receive my diploma in May. I suddenly have all this time to write whatever I want to, read whatever I want to, and post on this blog as often as I want to. And guess what I've done with that time? Well, obviously, I … Continue reading Interruptions, Distractions, Basement Projects, and a Dog Named Lucy
Random Musings
2017 in Just One Word
I’m not really a New-Year’s-resolution-making type of person. If I’m going to set a goal for the New Year, I tend to always choose the same one: improve my ability to stay in touch with others. (I wrote about this resolution two years ago.) Thanks to this repeating goal, I think I get just a … Continue reading 2017 in Just One Word
The Ornament Worth $50
I have an odd little Christmas tradition. Every year as I put the ornaments on the Christmas tree, I always pause when I get to a round, little red ornament with white Christmas trees on it. The little ball is about the size of a tangerine, and you can pull the top half back on … Continue reading The Ornament Worth $50
Changin’ It Up
I admit it. I'm not so good at keeping this blog updated. How long has it been since my last entry? I have found it challenging to work toward an MFA in creative writing and keep up a blog at the same time (and work a full-time job). Let's just not talk about why I … Continue reading Changin’ It Up
Horticultural Homicide
I have this habit of killing things. It’s not really intentional, and the only things I routinely kill are of the plant variety, but still, I’m noticing a trend. The trouble is, I actually really love plants. I could get lost for hours in a botanical garden. I dream of putting an actual, fully-operational pond … Continue reading Horticultural Homicide
Megan Mallory Martin 