I lost my friend, my literary agent, and my religion in a few weeks. I was at a loss as to where my book would land…
Category: Travel
The Ebb and Flow of Trauma
Trigger warning: Sexual assault June has once again arrived. One of my personalities deleted all of the social media apps … More
On the Docks at Capital City Pride
I hemmed and hawed about going for days, after having been excited for weeks. I was two days out of … More
My Biggest Achievement (So Far)
For the 23rd day of May’s Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome social media challenge, we are asked to share our greatest achievement. In … More
How Irish Am I?
When my daughter and her husband bought me a DNA test for my birthday a few years ago, I was … More
Three Years With A Home
In spite of the fact I was living with no running water and only the sparsely-available electricity of a small solar panel in a fifth-wheel I called ‘home’ with a husband as temporary as the broken-down RV, I applied to Southern New Hampshire University…
Writing Changes In 2019
It has been a LONG time since I have written in this blog. For my loyal readers, I do apologize! … More
I Have Her Name
My grandma, who I simply called, “Grandma,” but whom everyone else called by her middle name, “Ellen,” was my confidant when I was a growing girl. It was with her that I saw my first music video on a late-night television show after Grandpa went to bed.
Writing About Cannabis on Odyssey
In the last month I have been sharing articles about the evolution of my chronic pain treatment as well as what a fellow-traveler (and cannabis patient) has learned walking to Seattle from San Diego.
She Read Me
I hadn’t spent much time with her in person….But we had spent time together….
Maggie Slighte 