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Poems and Prayers
In October 2010, the City of Livermore hosted an Ekphrasis Event in which it asked writers to view local artwork and submit poetry that responded to it. I fell in love with one of the pieces: Autumn Soul by the … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Food, Milestones, Poetry, Speech Delay, Therapy, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Thoughts on “Quiet Hands”
Despite what the New York Times and other critics say about memoir, I happen to love the genre—and not just because I write it myself. I love memoir because it grants me temporary access into someone else’s head. I learn … Continue reading →