Recommended Books to Read Two writer friends have forthcoming books. It is an honor to be on their book launch team and have read an advanced reading copy. I highly recommend both books.  Jacque Gorelick's book, Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Finding the Way Home, will be available wherever books are sold on February 17th or you may pre-order it now. Her story puts you right there with her from page one. I was immediately riveted, holding on to hope, awed by the miracle of modern medicine and touched by Jacque's communtiy who surrounded her during a time of need.

Recommended Books to Read

Two writer friends have forthcoming books. It is an honor to be on their book launch team and have read an advanced reading copy. I highly recommend both books.  Jacque Gorelick's book, Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Finding the Way Home, will be available…

Did you make your calls today? You don’t need a script, just speak for 30 seconds from your heart. Tell them what you want them to do about it. Call even (especially) if you think they’re too MAGA to care. ❤️

What is Your Lifesaver? Today is the first day in weeks that I don't have anything on my calendar. It's been good, it's been busy and full of ups and downs. On top of dog/house sitting, I took on a dog walking gig for a couple of weeks (and it was icy as hell every day on that dog walk), several days of babysitting my three-year-old friend, cleaning my friend's Airbnbs while she travels in Italy, and my regular Wednesday elder care job. Amid it all, friends gathered to celebrate a birthday, and I stressed over making a regular and vegan pumpkin pie.

What is Your Lifesaver?

Today is the first day in weeks that I don't have anything on my calendar. It's been good, it's been busy and full of ups and downs. On top of dog/house sitting, I took on a dog walking gig for a couple of weeks (and it was icy as hell every day on that dog walk), several…

Writing in lists, an essay was born Back in 2020, when the world shut down, my writing group met via Zoom every Tuesday to write autobiography in lists. Each week, we had prompts to pick and choose from.  I was surprised by where the list prompts led me. Unusual things about me compared to most people I know Things I think people will be secretly thinking about me at my funeral Four wishes I would ask a genie to grant me Things I have too many of Times I’ve stayed too long Books that changed how I see the world…

Writing in lists, an essay was born

Back in 2020, when the world shut down, my writing group met via Zoom every Tuesday to write autobiography in lists. Each week, we had prompts to pick and choose from.  I was surprised by where the list prompts led me. Unusual things about me compared to most…

Thank you, Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, for publishing my essay. @deadmule.bsky.social
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Northern lights in Missoula tonight. #northernlights

Kissings by Kristina Patterson | XOXO.

I love this flash essay by Kristina Patterson via @short-reads.org.

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The Best Death It was an honor to write and have this essay published about my friend, Susan, who chose death with dignity and died in May 2025.

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My Friend Susan Died. A Week Later, A Post Popped Up On Her Facebook Account. "I asked if she was scared. 'No, I’m mainly curious,' she replied."

There is a lot to miss about my friend, Susan. But she died on her own terms. @longreads.com @huffpost.com #dying #deathwithdignity #friends #writing
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My Friend Susan Died. A Week Later, A Post Popped Up On Her Facebook Account. "I asked if she was scared. 'No, I’m mainly curious,' she replied."

My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social
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A parent experiences cutoff Guest post from Frances Scott

My essay captures a small part of the complicated dynamics of family estrangement. #family #etrangement
A parent experiences cutoff.
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It was a great episode @ginatron.bsky.social

A few of my favorite things: reading, writing and dogs.

Hard at work! @janefriedman.com

Everybody was tired, everybody needs money and you gotta laugh The weather was nice Saturday, but the heat felt sudden and the haze of controlled burns loomed overhead. It was the first farmers’ market of the season in downtown Missoula and the annual Br…

Laughing helps
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The answer is write more, unfortunately

Oh good. I love @mauricenow.bsky.social

I've been cussing more than usual. It helps. I recommend it.

My afternoon reading buddy.

Learn the Facts About Anal Cancer Early detection is key for this cancer that's primarily caused by the HPV virus

It's been 2 years since I was treated for anal cancer. It wasn't a hemorrhoid! My essay at @nextavenue.bsky.social shares symptoms and more. Today is anal awareness day.
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Caring for these three this week. They insist I get up from writing and take them for a walk, feed them, pet them or play ball. How can resist?

Me too. Got coffee in hand, here we go.

Oh Lilly, I am so sorry.

Happy to be in Sari Botton's Memoir Monday. Check out The Warmth of Dogs and other essays in Memoir Monday. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

The Warmth of Dogs A Memoir by Frances Scott                                                                                     In my childhood home nights were filled with……

My little essay, The Warmth of Dogs, is out. You may read it at Bright Flash Literary Review. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub brightflash1000.com/2025/03/03/t...

Beautiful

Dogs and kids, my two favorite living things.

Bright Flash Literary Review accepted my essay! It's coming out in March. Ollie, one of my dog sitting clients is a main character.

Happy pub day to @caseymulliganwalsh.bsky.social
She writes beautifully of loss, resilience and hope.
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