It has been dark in here
The flu. Day ? (I shake my head at my own cluelessness.) Mim has the flu, too. The flu has reduced me to the basest levels of humanity. I am recounting all the things I have ever done wrong. Lately. My friend and I meet up for sushi with our girls. My friend has cancer. […]
MoreOne of my worst days
I submitted this to my writing class. The students and teacher will provide feedback on Wednesday night. It is nerve wracking and terrifying. And essential. I still dream of writing my memoir and becoming a published author. I feel a wave of worthlessness wash over me, as I write this intro. How could I possibly […]
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This is the obituary that I wrote for my Dad a year ago today. I miss him. Leigh Melvin Bullen died peacefully at sunset in his home. On January 28th, 2019 with his wife Patty right beside him, he quietly stopped breathing. The passing was gentle and without pain but it is clear to all […]
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Clap out the syllables
I am at a writer’s conference and Sean Dietrich “Sean of the South” my writing hero is here speaking. He writes everyday. For hours and edits his stuff 40-50 times. Oh Gawwud- I have A LOT to learn. He joked about Southerners pronouncing one syllable words with up to six syllables, especially if it’s mama […]
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