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The Story Behind “The Damage”

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In which Emma has a dream come true and talks about it for you. AND MAKES HER SUMMARY RHYME. Continue reading »

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“And on the radio you hear ‘November Rain;’ that solo’s awful long, but it’s got a good refrain.”*

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In which I announce the fact that I’m going to be on the radio tomorrow and talk about how awful the weather is today, which may or may not also happen tomorrow on the radio. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Two

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In which Emma combines Instagram, poetry, and general misanthropy in an attempt to make the most obnoxious blog entry ever. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-One

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In which Emma is tired and skips the intro. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Fourteen

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In which Emma reviews the week in which she almost quit NaPoWriMo and both of her cats lost their furry little minds. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twelve

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In which Emma offers a description of week one of NaPoWriMo and a goodly many photographs as well. Continue reading »

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Breeding Lilacs Out of the Dead Land

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In which Emma shares her plans to write and write and write some more in celebration of National Poetry Month. Continue reading »

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“The Allure of Forms”

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About the syllabus. And formal verse. And buses. And a picture from Burning Man. Continue reading »

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“You make a feast in honor.”

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In which Emma discusses the act of making a feast for memory. Of memory. In memory. Continue reading »