Ins and Outs for 2025
And New Fiction and Newsletter for Literature Lovers
Alas, a new year is upon us, demarcated arbitrarily by some Roman Ruler in literally the B.C. (to honor some God or Goddess) and then, once more, by the Pope hundreds of years ago. Time is a construct. Doesn’t it make more sense to begin the “new year” in March on the Equinox, the first day of Spring, aka the time of rebirth? Just a thought…
Anyways, I’m a fan of resolutions and always view January as a month for reflection and goal setting, for scrubbing my metaphorical mirror and looking myself in the face. We’ve come a long way in 2024 but there’s always work to do.
You?
For You Literature Lovers (haters scroll down)
Very quickly— I’ve been writing new fiction in earnest and will be starting a new thing called Story Time, a once-in-a-while newsletter to your in box with a new story. If that scratches your itch, sign up here. Speaking of new stories, I published this story “Lessons” with Maudlin House back in December. You can also watch me read it, and follow along, here (I start at ~31:50).
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In
Game Nights—Because we all need more fun in our lives.
Laughter—My favorite thing in the whole world but something I don’t emphasize enough. In 2025 we laugh like we never have before.
Intuitive Art-making—I’ll have a post on this soon.
Answering Aggression With Kindness—It’s the only way we’re going to get through this (life).
Calling your friends/Talking on the Phone
Healing thy body
Volunteering
Gifting Art
Lava Lamps—I’m nostalgic for simpler times I never lived in.
1940’s Jazz and Swing—I’m nostalgic for simpler times I never lived in.
Snail Mail/Post Cards
Shania Twain
Print Media—I believe there’s still room in our society for long-form, well-written articles, reportage, criticism, fiction, and essay. Purchase a magazine subscription today. Visit your local library and check out a book.
Story Time
Reading poetry to scam callers
Willie’s Road House on Sirius XM
Confidence—It’s easy to lose.
Leading with Morals
Not Complaining about the Weather—Climate change is here to stay. We have to face it together and try to build a better future.
Rain Barrels—the future is water.
Easing into 2025—All you corporate America go-getters need to chill out until at least next Monday.
Doing the Right Thing
Out
People who aren’t kind—Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Road Rage
Traveling far for weddings—No more Chicago weddings for the foreseeable future. Thank Dog.
Talking about a Tik Tok you Watched—Please.
Scammers
Phones in public—I think it’s tacky, personally, and we all know when we’re on our phones we’re not engaged with real life.
Spotify
Air Pods—what are you listening to that’s so damn important?
Not Picking up after your dog because Snow—What is with this phenomenon? Anyone have any ideas?
Saying “We just need to get through these next 4 years”—Nah, screw that. Be the change you want to see.
(Smart) Phones
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What’s in and out for you in 2025? Let us know below.