Field notes

Writings

Essays, letters, and half-formed thoughts on the body, language, and the slow work of becoming present.

  • 01
    10x100's — Fire

    As promised. One theme, ten stories, each 100 words or less. — Substack

    Mar 20253 min
  • 02
    5 A.M.

    I fumble through the kitchen searching for the button that turns on the light under the microwave. The one that doesn't shock the darkness out of me. — HerStry

    Dec 20216 min
  • 03
    For My Baby, My Breast Was Definitely Not Best

    Mary, the consultant, looked straight into the tears and torment in my eyes and I'll never forget the compassion on her face when she said 'You are a wonderful mother, and we're going to get your baby fed.' — Scary Mommy

    Nov 20208 min
  • 04
    PMDD: A Period Piece

    I finally flossed my teeth. It was the first time in ten days. I moved about my bathroom with excited anticipation of normal days to come. — HerStry

    Jan 20217 min