Writing
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I’m Southern, Not A Sociopath
My therapist asked me to explore my “shallow” emotions through writing and really try to “feel” them. So here we are.
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Don’t Read the Thought Bubble
I’m trying to get back into the habit of writing. I probably mentioned that previously, but hey, I’m mentioning it again because why not. To get back into that habit, I’m sourcing prompts – either from WordPress or some other source — which saves the two of us (or the ten of us, if we…
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That’s A Wrap: 2025
Workplace juggling, carpool shenanigans, leaving orchestra, returning to orchestra, fundraising successes (go us!), and me as a singing Christmas tree do. Plus, a recounting of what I didn’t accomplish. GO ME!
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Kent
One of the joys of having about five followers, especially when I don’t post on social media, is that I kind of get to do/say what I want on this site without much recourse. (Eye-rolling isn’t a recourse, Anna; it’s rude and hurtful.) Sorry about that! Anyway, WordPress and I are in a bit of…
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Odds & Ends
Hello! It’s me again. Beth. The Big Blue Mess. You know, the writer? (hah) Author? (HAH!) Rando with a keyboard and an internet connection, too much free time, and too much caffeine? (Ooh, that’s about right.) Anyway, you know—me. Well, it’s Sunday, and rather than doing the things I should be doing, I’m casting about…
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Flex Appeal
Poking around on my blog reminds me that I like writing. Weird, right? Anyway, I since I have some free time today, I decided “What the heck, I should write something that isn’t a ‘Hey guys, join the walk!’” (We have plenty of time for that.) And annoy David, who is truly the hero of…
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I’m Not Above Bribery
Look, I know. You’ve seen the posters (psst, last post). You’ve watched the reels. (You did do that, right?!?). You’ve read the post where I offered to write daily if someone donated $250 (Ok, no getting out of it, you definitely did that – I saw 7 of viewed it – I mean, I may…
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Once More Into the Breach
Oh hey! It’s me! Let’s go on a little ramble, you and I, because if there’s one absolute, indisputable truth in this world, it’s that you love it as much as I love writing it. (That’s what I’m telling myself at least, so play along, please and thank you.) I’ll start with… Every few days,…
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Finding Connection: Stories from a Museum Visit
Your Random Story from the Week Earlier this week I found myself sitting on a bench during the middle of the day at a natural history museum in Waco, Texas beneath the ever-watchful eye? empty orbs? of Stan, the replica T-Rex. I’d met the woman next to me briefly years before and figured catching up…
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My Roots
Real Talk at a Sonic Anna and I were discussing the Big Blue Mess – its roots and how it’s changed (grown? devolved?) over the decades. It was one of those Sonic fueled heart-to-hearts – the kind you have with a friend. At least I feel the chat was at a Sonic, because that feels…
The Big Blue Mess 