What is this life if we don't wander to find ourselves?
This weekend I'm covering commencement for Emporia State University. It's such a monumental milestone for each graduate, their families, and friends. As the room erupts in cheers and screams as the graduates file on and off the stage, it's hard not to feel the immense joy that surrounds the graduates. As I work on my second... Continue Reading →
Gasp!! I haven't posted since DECEMBER! Ouch! My poodle to the left says that's not good! A quick update: it's been a busy semester! In addition to my full-time job, I had Advanced Poetry and Advanced Fiction this semester — stellar courses from incredible professors. I'm so grateful for the massive amount of learning that... Continue Reading →
As I was walking to work the other day a lot of things were floating through my head — how much I had to do, my task list, my next paper due in classes, my novel I need to get finished, etc. And then I realized, I was allowing myself to drown in that moment... Continue Reading →
Today I was reading through my blog trying to find an explanation of this project to send to someone, and I was reminded why I started all this. Today was day 1,113 of my gratitude project. To be transparent I did take a little break so it should be more than that, but we all... Continue Reading →
As the title of this blog post indicates, I'm pushing through a migraine today, but with gratitude. Let me explain. I'm a wildly driven person - full-time employee in my dream job (truly), and a graduate student who thought she was super woman and took a full-time course load over the summer. No, this isn't... Continue Reading →
Tonight I came to a realization in regard to expecting gratitude of others. The situation that led me to this realization isn't important, but I feel it's important to write about this topic. I was bumbling around my house tonight feeling disgruntled about something. I realized (with some degree of disappointment in myself) that I... Continue Reading →
Today, on my birthday, as the emails, Facebook posts, calls and texts roll in, I am reminded that I have so much to be grateful for -- the people in my life are incredible, amazing warriors of people. I am truly blessed. As I reflect on this last year and reflect on my goals for... Continue Reading →
Last night I turned in my final assignment for the semester, my first semester as a grad student in creative writing. There was quite a bit of celebrating as I hit the submit button, I admit, but also a bit of sadness. This semester has been a mixture of emotions. I have been out of... Continue Reading →
"Dear Brandy, I am sorry to tell you that your mail art friend Andrea, has passed away..." Today, upon arriving home from work a letter was waiting for me. I'm sitting here at my computer tearfully typing out this post — a beautiful soul left this earth. Her wit, humor and creativity will never arrive... Continue Reading →
Today, while in a restaurant that was busier than normal due to a weather-related event cancelation, I witnessed several scenes that made me realize just how much kindness matters in this world we live in. We managed to claim a booth in the seat-yourself restaurant, which had not been cleaned up yet. The diners before us left... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 