Things to Do when Lounging in a Sun Spot Like a Cat All Day

Lay down on the floor. Get comfortable. Practice big stretches. Find your best position. Then, stay still and rest. Fight the urge to let your mind begin its race. Feel the sun’s gentle rays bathing every inch of your skin. Imagine your lover’s supple lips gliding gently all over your body. Drift off into a… Continue reading Things to Do when Lounging in a Sun Spot Like a Cat All Day

I Wish You Had Been It

I had hoped you would be everything I wanted, but you weren’t. That’s OK. I overlaid my expectations on you to see if they would match up perfectly with who you are. Some things did, but most didn’t. That was on me. Still, I stayed. Still, I told myself I should be flexible; I should… Continue reading I Wish You Had Been It

A Rude Awakening

I was 14 when the towers came down. I remember not knowing what the World Trade Center was, since I had always associated them with the name Twin Towers. I remember my Latin teacher being extremely upset during our last period, and other kids desperately trying to get ahold of loved ones on the phone,… Continue reading A Rude Awakening

Go Do

How would you define “love”? When I look up the definition on Dictionary.com, I’m given the following options: noun 1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person 2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend. 3. sexual passion or desire. 4. a person toward whom… Continue reading Go Do

Love Returns Love

This post has been living in my mind for the past two weeks, yet I had not made time for it, which has brought to my attention how badly I prioritize the hours in my day. Alas, I will sacrifice one more night’s sleep for the sake of letting it breathe. I am intrigued by… Continue reading Love Returns Love