Author Archives: makinglittlecircle

Happenstance

Posted on June 18, 2023 by makinglittlecircle

I used to write a lot. Word formed inside my mind appeared on pages – hard copy or otherwise. Then menopause happened. My mind stops speaking in a way I could capture on paper, real or imaginary. Today I came … Continue reading →

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DO NOT ACCEPT COOKIES HERE

Posted on December 20, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

If you are here, and a pop-up banner asking if you would like to accept cookies, please DO NOT ACCEPT. Do nothing.  This code is not inserted by me. I DO NOT track any cookies or your browsing history. I … Continue reading →

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Subtle Intrusions

Posted on November 10, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

Question to the ladies here (and gentlemen too). Have you ever experienced a situation where you were made to feel uncomfortable either because your personal space was encroached on or you were put in situations that somewhat seemed inappropriate but … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 10, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

What of this life filled with sorrows things spiraling out of control  

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To all the girls

Posted on October 7, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

To all the girls who smiled and waved politely asking in the softest voice May I please.. may I please To all the girls who folded their arms shrinking their shells blending in the shadows To all the girls who … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on September 18, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

I love you more than words running across the road moments I could not have stopped even if I knew how to I love you more than what I, my, me, mine combined to make a whole world of all … Continue reading →

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Sophomore Year Begins

Posted on August 16, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

sweet air heavy with bees’ farewells moths dropping on the kitchen floor wings crumbled under the curious paws of the cat children who are no longer children filling their suitcases with clothes and linens books in bookbags, trunk full of … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 6, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

Write. Find a way to keep alive and write. There is nothing else to say. If you are going to be a writer there is nothing I can say to stop you; if you’re not going to be a writer … Continue reading →

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whispers

Posted on August 5, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

Everyone said to hand out the HELP line number one eight hundred who shall speak the unspeakable who contemplates the wastefulness of what was given By God how could you even let me call the police the fire Men in … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 29, 2018 by makinglittlecircle

Before you jump tell me what you find. The Killers

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