Monica Schumacher: Writing and Reading for Work and for Fun!
Moving is so messy! First step, release pure chaos by pulling everything out that you forgot you owned. Next, wear it, play with it, and — oh wait, was I supposed to be packing? That first round of moving is … Continue reading “Moving is so Messy!” →
One of my favorite perks to my home are the windows. My home is bathed in a warm glow of sunlight from tall, cathedral-esque windows. Plants climb up my walls on shelves and tables to twice my height. Its like … Continue reading “Passionate Plant Lady” →
“Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin” by Arwen Curry Viewing on Friday, February 1st, 2019 Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA Impressions: I cried. I may need to get my hands on a copy of the documentary to accurately tell you … Continue reading “The Ghost of Ursula K. Le Guin” →
A little about me. Or more directly, the writing side of me. I see writing as an interaction, an interaction between words, an interaction between ideas, and an interaction between people. I remember when my best friend and I were … Continue reading “Writing as Interaction” →
“Listening is not a reaction, it is a connection. Listening to a conversation or a story, we don’t so much respond as join in — become part of the action.” – Ursula K. Le Guin Last week I dropped … Continue reading “Listening” →
Life Strategy, a how to guide: First, assess your tools and materials. What do you have to work with? This includes things like: energy, strength, education, community, etc. Second, figure out how to apply those tools to any given situation. … Continue reading “Life Strategy: A How-To Guide” →
Dear World, Good to see you here! I am writing to you from Portland today. After many miles of driving, we landed here just in time for Wryly’s reading of their first published book: My Ugly & Other Love Snarls. … Continue reading “Writing Group Road Trip” →