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Category Archives: Favorite Posts
New Orleans Love.
This post was previously published on my blog almost a year ago. But because today is ironically the 7th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and because of Hurricane Isaac, I wanted to share this again. And I’m praying for no flooding. … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts
Tagged flood, George Ella Lyon, Hurricane Katrina, katrina, New Orleans, where i'm from
10 Comments
Relief
a delicate strand of an afternoon– her threads are unraveling, hanging off. she’s thankful for the friend who’s a phone call away. they devour sandwiches, both tired, hungry, worn thin by this day, its drama and defeats. mustard and mayonnaise … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Poetry
Tagged butterfly, cigarettes, friends, poetry, sandwiches, smoking, tired
67 Comments
My Pitch is Up at The Moth
Please CLICK HERE. It will take you to The Moth’s website. You’ll see a list of story pitches. The Moth is all about storytelling, and it’s incredible. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts
Tagged alexandra, gay dad, Good Day Regular People, my story, story, taking risks, telling my story, The Moth, writing
33 Comments
A Flapper is Born.
**WARNING: This isn’t a typical Erin post (wait, is there a “typical Erin post?” let me know). Bill Maher says, “If you see or hear something you don’t like in the media, just go on with your life. Turn the page or … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Non-Fiction
Tagged bill maher, birth, childbirth, cindy reed, fly, gonna kill him, grasshoppa, kegels, Piper, pregnancy, red bean, scary mommy, the clapper, the flapper, vagina
90 Comments
The Overwhelm and the Sensitive
I met Fadra at Blissdom last month and she’s always been a blogger I admire, but I’m mostly a lurker over at her place. (she tweets here) Today, however, I’m participating in her Stream of Consciousness Sundayfor the first time. Here’s how it works: … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Non-Fiction
Tagged All Things Fadra, blogging, casino, Fadra Nally, gambling, Las Vegas, SOC SUnday, stream of consciousness, Tribefest, writing
23 Comments
Day Three Dirty Hair
For the first time in too long, I’m linking up with today’s prompt. I know I can count on you to rip me to pieces! Jon Acuff recently urged a room of writers, photographers, and entrepreneurs: “Don’t compare your beginning … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Non-Fiction
Tagged comparisons, grocery store, memoir, non-fiction, perfect mom, PPA, PPD, write on edge
70 Comments
What I’m Afraid of.
Confession: I had a breakdown at Blissdom as the Gaylord Opryland Hotel staff was breaking down the ballroom (coincidence? who knows.). The same ballroom where I’d finally let loose, practiced my Jillian Michaels planking skills, and danced til I wet my pants only … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, Musings
Tagged Blissdom, Danielle Smith, extraordinary, jillian michaels, ordinary, PPD, secrets, writing
94 Comments
I’m Not Sorry, January 2012 edition
Last week I wrote about how I’m going to stop apologizing so much. For little things, for big things, for in-between things. For things beyond my control, for things that don’t really require an apology. Because what I’m really doing? … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, Musings
Tagged anxiety, apologizing, Blissdom, depression, kitchen sink, resolutions, self esteem, self worth, stop apologizing, writing
61 Comments
The Nitty Gritty on the First Few Weeks of Motherhood.
God, grant me grace. Help me be patient with myself. I am not perfect. I cannot do it all. I am not Wonder Woman; I am me, just one person. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Let me not worry so … Continue reading
