Music in the garden with Erik Satie: Gnossiennes: No. 3, Lent.
Author: Emma Kathryn Harris
Hurricane Helene’s effects on mental health
Hurricane Helene brought massive physical destruction to Western North Carolina. It also left many traumatized, scarred, and emotionally paralyzed.
When life paralyzes your writing
Events in life, such as trauma, can paralyze our writing productivity. What should we consider about ourselves when we feel ineffectual, unable to focus?
The study of strangers
People watching is a pastime for many of us, especially as writers. But would strangers alter their behavior if they knew they were being studied?
How quiet is solitude?
Solitude is an ideal time for reflection and observation. Disconnecting ourselves momentarily from the mundane can refresh us and spark our imagination.
Delighting in rabbits and other furry creatures
Animals captivate us. We thrill when we see rabbits and foxes. People adore their dogs and other pets. There is something comforting about animals that we have yet to fully understand.