A Piece of Home
“Karla, if you get me banned from the station for a cactus, I swear to The Void that I’ll vent you out the airlock.”
Category: Creative Writing
Birthday à la Pandemic
A croissant Two bouquets Three birthday cards Four calls from friends A walk up a hill This tree A happy Katherine Some time reading comics Some cake and tea A chat with my parents A little writing A day of Peace A happy Katherine A magnificent view A new dress My favorite hat… Continue reading Birthday à la Pandemic
[Repost] A Reminder
I originally published this on my other website. I’m reposting it here so that it’s more accessible. Audio recording Everything you cherish about your appearance will one day be gone.Your beauty will fade.Your hair will thin and fall out.Your body will slump and puff in ways you never expected or asked for, bowed down and… Continue reading [Repost] A Reminder
Reflections on the Now
Found in a journal entry dated 25th September, 2018 Do you feel it? The future reaches back, and the past reaches forward, and you are caught between them, embraced, by all that you’ve known and all that you will know in the ineffable mystery called “Time”.
Mariah’s Husband
The following was inspired by a text post that went up on Tumblr, which in turn someone made fantastic art for. The art didn’t influence my story. But I’m linking it because it’s BEAUTIFUL. Seriously, click this link to go look at the art. Here’s a screen capture of the original text post: And the… Continue reading Mariah’s Husband
How to Clean Your Wellies
First, make sure it’s raining. Very wet weather is best. Next, put on your raincoat; the sky-blue one that you nicked from The Cottage, the old kind that’s rubber over canvas. Take a route that passes through long grass. It will be your scrub-brush. Splash in puddles to rinse. Don’t worry if your meander eventually… Continue reading How to Clean Your Wellies