My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs
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Oh that silly Hiatus
I’m more than 10 days into my biannual writing hiatus. I like to work and there is still plenty to… Read more Oh that silly Hiatus
Balance in a World of Extremes
“Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” Pink glitter ruffles and smiles are great. They create plenty of… Read more Balance in a World of Extremes
Here we go, George Floyd…
Call it “toxic positivity” (yes this oxymoron now exists), I don’t care. I still believe that truth, justice, love, and… Read more Here we go, George Floyd…
Good News, Big Deal!
I love sharing good news. I want to spread my love and positivity in the hopes that whatever goals you’re… Read more Good News, Big Deal!
Writing Columns
I love my columns. They give me steady paid work and remind me to keep going even when I want… Read more Writing Columns
Birdie Book Reading
Patrick Dennis’s Birthday Banquet
https://litreactor.com/columns/patrick-denniss-birthday-banquet “Life is a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death!” —Patrick Dennis, Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade Check… Read more Patrick Dennis’s Birthday Banquet
The Rona kills the arts
Dave Grohl wrote a beautiful piece about live performances for the Atlantic earlier this week and it hit hard. I… Read more The Rona kills the arts
“Meat” Shortage
Drink soy the meat shortage is coming. That’s at least what major media outlets want us to think. Certain big… Read more “Meat” Shortage
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 