Monica Schumacher: Writing and Reading for Work and for Fun!
A slice of light on the horizon calls into being the world of awake. A cat stalks the shadows’ return and birds sing the darkness into morning. A dog snores and kicks against this bright messenger of day. A figure … Continue reading “waking world” →
Why do we save ourselves for others?Why do I have an idea in my head that tells me to save my love and care and gifts for other people? I am a person.I deserve to share my love and care … Continue reading “Save Yourself” →
We sat in his car, eating takeout from our favorite burger stop. A place where we usually sat down to eat and chat about life, love, the universe, and other philosophies. Now we were served from a window the restaurant … Continue reading “Six-Foot Window” →
Yesterday morning I saw a little yellow Ford Pinto cruising through the neighborhood and I found it quite charming. The fellow in the driver’s seat had his window open to the sunny morning air and he was fifty-something with curly … Continue reading “Quirks and Rumblings” →
Article published here: https://www.volunteerparkconservatory.org/news/valentines-day-concert When we arrived at the Conservatory, the greenhouse was lit with an inviting and gentle glow, a guiding light in the midst of a cloudy Seattle evening. As we entered the glass frame, our senses opened … Continue reading “Valentines Concert at Volunteer Park” →
Dear Reader, Late last summer I went to Ireland. I remember buckling myself in on the plane and then turning to my travel buddy to say, “I really didn’t realize it until now. But actually going to Ireland feels like … Continue reading “And of course, castles…” →
April 1st. In honor of day one of National Poetry Writing Month, I wanted to share a poem I wrote yesterday, while wandering around my neighborhood graveyard: I visit the dead. Even their gravestones are buried now. I dig them out … Continue reading “For Mabel” →
Let’s talk about trees. There are a lot of trees where I grew up, and I guess there are a lot where I live now. The west coast is filthy with trees. Not only do we have trees in our … Continue reading “Let’s talk about trees” →
[Below I’ve shared my favorite poem and also what I based my website’s name on. Since the internet is always changing, I wanted this available here for both myself and you lovely readers! Enjoy!] Say More, Speak Like Rain by … Continue reading “I Want Words (the poem)” →
You know how sometimes your writing is published by an organization, and then their website is updated and all previous works are washed away into yesteryear? This is one such article, from my time living and working aboard tall ships … Continue reading “A Tall Ship Tale: 2014 Travels” →