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Or: how to get your brain unstuck and your wheels out of the mud It was such a joy and privilege to attend Anne Leckie’s talk with the Saint Louis Science Fiction and Fantasy Society at Grants Branch Library (thank you for taking me with you, Amanda!). One of the things that struck me most … More Is your Writing Engine Coughing up Some Dust?

We are four mothers in the park. It’s 10 AM A hot summer day. Don’t forget to drink And put your hat on Between us, One Hijab, one Headscarf, One baseball cap Between us Five sons, two daughters One stroller Now look at that squirrel jump How she’s climbing up that elm We talk Excuse … More Stacy Park, June 5th, 10 AM

Losing the Fear of Imperfection Or: I discover playful creation when I dress up in costume and act in a children’s art festival It started a few months ago with my 8 year old asking me to please help her draw background props for her class play. “Please Mommy, you don’t have to paint, just … More No Fear