Category Archives: in the moment

Tell a Stranger They’re Beautiful Tuesday

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tracie W.

One day a few weeks ago, the boredom of my day job (which I’ve since left) resulted in a singular moment of discovery: the people around me were beautiful, each in his or her own way, and I had the … Continue reading →

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What Else?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Tracie W.

My family and friends must be getting tired of hearing about my writing life because someone recently asked, “So, what else are you doing? What have you been up to?” What I’m up to is bouldering and buildering, veganing and … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Tracie W.

Wow. I just had my life radically altered by Clarion West Writers Workshop. I wish someone had told me coming home would be like ripping my heart out. It was lovely. It was terrifying. It was complex and full of … Continue reading →

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More Ways to Avoid Writing

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Tracie W.

Having twentysomethings for friends makes RockBand a lot more fun, ’cause they can sing all the hip emo stuff I don’t know. Whereas I can sing along with The Who and Rush and stuff. What else am I going to … Continue reading →

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Tickle, tickle

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Tracie W.

Five whole weeks without a post! No excuse really. I wasn’t too busy or any of that. I just didn’t feel like it. The break between semesters was very relaxing, and I’ve been reading a lot, which feels something like … Continue reading →

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For Fans of the Office and Religious Open-mindedness

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Tracie W.

I recently stumbled upon some interesting perspective on religion and the Baha’i faith from Rainn Wilson of The Office, who is apparently a pretty deep individual. He appeared on Oprah’s Sirius Radio show to talk about his brainchild, called SoulPancake. … Continue reading →

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Just For Once

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Tracie W.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by too many choices, I’d like to feel bored. So why start a blog? It’s one more choice, one I can settle down with for a few moments and not feel guilty. I chose it. Today, … Continue reading →

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