2016, Archives, December 2016, The MFA Years

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year… To Work

Happy Holidays, everyone!  This season marks a lot of things, the observances of many religious and secular celebrations, cold weather and for many a break from work and school. For some this time of year is happy and filled with family, and friends. Unfortunately for others this is a tough and sad time. I sincerely… Continue reading The Most Wonderful Time of the Year… To Work

2016, Archives, February 2016, The MFA Years

Lessons in Lasagna For MFA Applicants

Tis the season for hearing back from M.F.A programs. Not only are people hearing back about fall but they are still applying to  workshops and fellowships for Summer. The next few weeks will determine where cohorts of people land, where people move, what they will pack, where they will live. Anywhere from the next few… Continue reading Lessons in Lasagna For MFA Applicants

2015, Archives, November 2015, The MFA Years

How Writing Saves My Life

This is the time of year when people start to talk a lot about gratitude and thankfulness. This is also the time of year when the days drastically shorten and leave with more darkness daily than light; that is both literal and figurative. I don't remember how many years ago I  first heard of "Seasonal Affective Disorder"… Continue reading How Writing Saves My Life