end of year reflections
I’m struggling with the reality that the year is almost over. 2025 did not go over like I wanted, or like I had planned it would, and I can’t help but feel discouraged by my lack of progress on some things, and what feels like regression in others. I remind myself of all I accomplished…
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I work in the dark
I am not a light worker, not a seeker of the sun. Yes, I like the warmth on my skin on a cool dayYes, the sun is beautiful as it glistens on wateras it reveals texture and color in granules of sandthe textures of tree bark and leaves. But I am not one who works in…
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try and try again
“It seems like the theme of my life lately is rejection.” I said these words to a friend as we took a walk and I shared news of recent rejections for publication and writer’s residencies. I know it’s part of the process, and that rejection just means I’ve been trying. Each rejection stings a bit,…
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In November 2016, many people watched in disbelief as a qualified and competent candidate lost the presidential election to a reality TV star with multiple bankruptcies under his belt, who somehow still had the reputation of being a good businessman. I suppose I wasn’t surprised, but I was heartbroken. The morning after the election, one…
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I’m Jean, a writer, coffee addict, and generally curious person. Here, you’ll find some of my writing: a mix of prose, poetry, and my thoughts on writing.
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