Blog Post One of Spring 2021 FOLLOW UP

So, the last time that I posted, was still having some writers block and letting my thoughts and feelings escape my mind and land on my paper. However, after that post, the writing Gods must of visited during the night and showered me with inspiration. I created Lorelei's backstory within hours and I started to…

Welcome Back, it’s a New Year.

https://media.giphy.com/media/NEN5A2k5nAiDrURwia/giphy.gif What a wild New Year so far; it's definitely 2020 2.0. However, break was very productive and fun. My kids and I had plans everyday to do fun exciting things...COVID-19 friendly. I wanted to work on my thesis, but that didn't work out so well. I kept staring at it, but nothing was coming…

O’ research proposal O’ research proposal, how you’re giving me a migraine.

This past week has gone by so quickly, I can't believe tomorrow is going to be our last meeting for the 2020 Fall semester. This past week, I have been focusing on drafting and writing up my research proposal for my final thesis project. All I can say is.... https://media.giphy.com/media/d2ZjBlsQa5dWO45a/giphy.gif Home Alone (1990) I do…

Thanksgiving Break

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was amazing and full of fun. Also, I hope everyone was safe and stayed healthy. During the break, I also took a break from writing. I wanted to reflect back on my work and think of some creepy, twisted possibilities for other stories. While doing so and watching a lot of…

ENG 5122- World Englishes

Do You Have the Right to Own English? The ownership of English argument has become a hot topic of debate because of the power and prestige the English language has gained throughout the world. Henry Widdowson is a British linguist who specializes in Applied Linguistics in London where he has done research on the global…

Smiles

Quarantine day twenty-nineThe sky is sparkling blueI promise you I’m not fineJust figuring out what to do Taking long car rides just for funHoping not to run out of gasAs the kids try to follow the sunThey absorb all that pass The sun’s starting to go downAs we travel back homeAbby reveals about the townWhile…

Virtual Learning

Vinny’s over-sized black sweatpantsCuddle around my unshaved legs. Double XL Middletown North Wrestling SweatshirtDrape my size-eight body. Acrylic white Dunkin Donuts tumblerFilled with grape juice--not wine. Box of Thin Mints.My pint of coffee Häagen-Dazs. Logging into Google ClassroomPlease don’t let the WiFi fail. Position the camera so I don’t look fat,“Can you hear me?”

This Will Be Our Little Secret

This will be our little secretCan I stay silent? I’m threeNever be able to wear that outfit Wanted to speak, butNo one would believe meThis will be our little secret Pushed on a rusty nail一deep cutTrying so hard to break freeNever be able to wear that outfit Tried to yell一pull out a bulletSomething’s not right…

A Time When the Sun Would Glorify

A time when the sun would glorifyLife had a loud heartbeatPlease don’t let me die Its warmth filled the skyMy reflection gave off heatA time when the sun would glorify Debating whether to say goodbye“How much for your master suite?”Please don’t let me die Darkness takes over, wondering whyContemplating on the final tweetA time when…

Brushing Abby’s Knotty Hair

Long day I don’t remember.4X4 bathroom.I’m helping my Abby brushHer brown hairーso knotty.I’m trying not to hurt her. Ripped seventies wallpaper,Blue daisies on yellow.Odor of Johnson & Johnson shampoo.Flickering light bulb.I’m strangling. Abby pulling away from me,“OW MOM, STOP HURTING ME!”That Monster enters theClaustrophobic bathroom--Everything turns red. Numbness, my broken self.Help me! Let me go!I…