I am only doing contract work now. That means more radio, more stories, less office time. No more the Creative Director at a marketing agency. (Though I am still doing work for them.) This has been a scary—yet welcome—change. A new chapter. One I've been writing for basically 15 years now. To stop from ruminating… Continue reading found in a trailer.
Evan and I celebrated four years of marriage last week. It feels like more to me, but only in the best way. Only in the familiar—family—it-feels-like-we've-been-through-decades-of-life-together way. On Wednesday, August 14th (our actual wedding anniversary), The Rolling Stones were playing in Seattle. My incredible cousin took this event and made it a family affair by… Continue reading a rockstar-esque anniversary. [and a surprisingly easy story to tell.]
Last night, I went to Gasworks Park and watched the lunar eclipse. With the magical moon above and hundreds of Seattleites milling and huddling about, I thought a lot about today. And about this past yer. January 21st. Today. Six years since my bad ski accident. The less I write about personal stuff out loud—the… Continue reading SIX.
January 7, 2009 didn't exist for me. A decade ago, I was on a plane to Sydney, Australia. When you're running away from a lot of things, you choose the farthest place you can swing. I left on January 6th and when I arrived in Sydney, it was January 8th. This girl was bopping around… Continue reading the day that didn’t exist.
the birthday boy knows how to work a photobooth. my god, I love this. [july today.]
occasionally, Evan calls me "little mouse." small? no. strong? hells yes. [july today.]
this Tarot reading— dark and creative women— feels right for today. [july today.]
wait. clams on the grill? well, I am learning so much. these kids are helping. [july today.]
I love these two things: Mariners baseball games and men who cross their legs. [july today.]
smize for me, darling. walks, pizza, long talks, friendship. thank you. needed that. [july today.]
July Yesterday. said goodbye to our building. now on to new things. [july today.] [yesterday.]
the most random night ends with exhaustion and this: documentation. [july today.]
took the camera downtown and back home again. but here it happens. [july today.]
#1: Nanette. This comedy special is life-changing. Incredible. It touched me at a deep/raw part of myself and I am so thankful. It's on Netflix. It's wonderful. Grab the tissues. Speaking of Netflix… #2: Queer Eye. I was late to the party, BUT I AM HERE NOW AND ADAMANTLY ON-BOARD. I want my whole family… Continue reading things I believe could truly change the world…
very concerned fans gathered at bars this morning. we feel connected. [july today.]
saw Sylvan Esso. one for the books and the soul. needed that dancing. [july today.]
I blast the music. he laughs. dances. navigates. new city. same us. [july today.]
Father John Misty sings his new album to us. summer nights done right. [july today.]
volleyball picnic. of course someone brought oysters… because, Seattle. [july today.]
Okay, here's the thing. Not every day is awesome. So you get ice cream. [july today.]
