Someone asked me at the circulation desk for help finding "How to Kill a Mockingbird." I admit, I stared at her for a moment. It's like when someone refers to Frankenstein's monster as Frankenstein. These are classic literature pieces that people don't know; they misuse characters and plot devices, mispronounce, assume, and other such things, … Continue reading Don’t be Snobby
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A Writer’s Woes like a Rockpile
This post isn’t so much about writing; it’s more of a PSA about mental health. I had one of those mild breakdowns this week, and this is one way of working through it, and if it helps someone else along the way, awesome. Ever get that not-good-enough feeling? I know I do. I complain about … Continue reading A Writer’s Woes like a Rockpile
Self-Discovery
Today I made a self-discovery. I am extremely prone to bitterness before my first cup of coffee. Funny how we suddenly realize something about our own personalities. I’ve heard that the hardest person to know is yourself; that’s true. We think we know why we do things, but do we? Or do we lie to … Continue reading Self-Discovery