Decided to re-read the entire series of Elena Ferrante's Neopolitan Novels. The first time I devoured them too quickly; this time, I want to take my time. Mull over the words. Think about all of it, every bit of it. Actually, truly understand Ferrante's words and try to imagine how much more ... Read More
Skinny Legs and All
Contrary to what the title of this post suggests, this is not about thigh gaps or cellulite-free gams. (We're barraged with body image messaging, both positive and negative, on a daily basis as is. I have no desire to add to the noise.) Instead, this is an ode to the novel by Tom Robbins, which I ... Read More
Sacred Mornings
It's 4:49am as I write this. I've been up since 2:30 and haven't been able to fall back asleep; perhaps it was the two soy lattes I consumed during the day? Or was it the consecutive cups of green tea, sipped and refilled multiple times between coffee runs? The Lord Jones, I love you—but even your ... Read More