One of the first questions a person asks when meeting someone new is, “What do you do?” This question has always made me uncomfortable because the answer has always felt like nothing. I do nothing. It’s not that I don’t do things; I don’t feel I do worthy things. I am not a doctor, aContinueContinue reading “Discover”
Category Archives: Rambles
War and Peace
One of the most amusing reviews I have seen for War and Peace reads something like: I’m not sure whether I’m awarding five stars to the book or myself for finishing it. Having spent the past six weeks listening to Frederick Davidson narrate War and Peace, I feel as if I should have a certificateContinueContinue reading “War and Peace”
Magic
Two years ago, due to a confluence of events, I decided to go back to college. I had a complicated relationship with college in my 20s and never managed to complete more than a year or so of any degree program. (I tried three.) Thirty years later, I still regret not sticking with it—with something—andContinueContinue reading “Magic”
Midlife Crisis
It’s taken me a while to get around to this one—but I’m glad it did because the events of the past twelve months have subtly reshaped my thoughts on this, another favorite trope: the midlife crisis. If you’re at all familiar with my books, you’ll know that I love writing about middle age—about characters whoContinueContinue reading “Midlife Crisis”
Joy
It’s March, and I haven’t yet shared my word of the year. Or plans I have related to writing. Or a summary of what I wrote and published last year. I haven’t even blogged. What does this lack of content have to do with the title of this post? Let’s talk about that. Joy isContinueContinue reading “Joy”
Kelly Jensen 