My First Time

First time readings can be nerve-wracking, but working through those nerves can be rewarding. During my first reading, I had little control over the situation and of myself. By the end of my second reading, I gained a sense of control, a sense of pride, and I felt like I had been reaccepted into the program on new terms.

“Calmly, Joyously, Recklessly”

When I think back on some of the best stories I’ve written, I remember that they came from some place in me that wanted to understand another person, to humanize them. Writing, at it’s best, is an empathetic life.