Category Archives: Thinky

On Reading Aloud

Reading is a solitary pleasure for me. I love to drop into a story so that my sense of self, my person, disappears, immersed in narrative. Yet one of my favorite parts of being a mother is reading aloud to my son. … Continue reading

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Writing values: Clarity is mine, what’s yours?

As recently as a few weeks ago, I thought I might be on the verge of becoming what I’d always wanted, always planned to be– a full-time writer. I never intended to be a librarian. I needed a job during … Continue reading

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On Pen Names and Cuddle Sluttery

A Guest Post by Tamsen Parker I used to be a hugger. I used to be a snuggle bunny. I used to be a cuddle slut. I went to an all-girls boarding school and we would link arms when we … Continue reading

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