—ALL OUR TALKS, SO PROFOUND AND WITTY

 

…“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion—and medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life—but poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society

 

…When the fuck did balance become such a thing?

 

…I think if I had a granddaughter named Yeva, my world might be perfect. At least for a while.

 

…“Be brave enough to make art that nobody loves but you.” Andrea Gibson

 

…If you happen to have five minutes, this is pretty special, I guarantee it: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHQkPpl7_uQ

 

…“When you choose to do creative things, you align yourself with something that other people call God. Creativity eats darkness.” Jeff Tweedy, Wilco  

 

…I’m pretty sure I was the only one walking Centennial Trail with earbuds in, crying, the other day, while the sun was just hitting its stride.

 

…If none of it makes sense, if you don’t feel anything, you don’t have to read it. 

 

…I got to sing, I got to dance…

 

…This is one of my favorite things I’ve ever written, published on Monday:

https://flashfictionmagazine.com/blog/2025/07/21/candy-apple-red/

 

…How do I seem today? Anymore, I‘m never sure how I look on the outside. 

 

…In almost every dream I have lately, I’m lost and can’t find my way back. I’ll wake up, then go back to sleep and the dream will start right where it left off, and it’s fucking horrible all over again. Does that ever happen to you? No? Well, it happens to me all the time.

   

…What are the odds?

 

…No matter what the specialists say, there are some good things to be said about having an eating disorder.

 

…In the last ten days, I’ve experienced more art that’s moved me in unforeseen ways than I have in the last ten years. What a gift that’s been.

 

…I watched a kid on a boat a bit ago, maybe like a three-year-old, wearing a life jacket but still climbing up and onto the tip of the raft, and I thought, how in the hell is that child so brave? I was never that brave. I’m actually still not. Then I thought, How could his dad just watch and allow that?

 

…Well, you made this mess, so…

 

…Everything old is new again, so why not us?

 

…Last week I found myself in the strange position of defending Coldplay and Chris Martin on social media. What, what? But I didn’t back down. I guess I don’t get why people are such haters online. Picking on Chris Martin seems like a cheap trick, like the bully at the grade school merry-go-round. I’ll never forget how kind Chris Martin was to my daughter the year we were lucky enough to go to The Grammys together. She was nine and called out, “Hey, Chris! I love you!” and he came over and asked her name and said, “Well, hello, Madison.” You might not like his music, but he’s a good person and that’s undeniable. I’ll be in his corner forever.

 

…“And so, we kind of thought: If you can’t be happy, be funny.” Megan Falley

 

…I’ve come to think—in terms of conversation and sharing—that typos happen because you have a sense of urgency to share with the other person. It really isn't all about recklessness. The typos are actually because you care so much. And that’s a good thing.

 

…Maybe I’m a Bitch, but I know what a friend looks like, and I also know what one doesn’t look like. 

 

…Whoa, Sparky.

  

…Let’s take a trip around Mars, shall we?

 

…I don’t know much, but I know I’m a pretty good fool.

 

…When you honestly feel like you don’t care anymore, well, that's a good time to reassess.  

 

...Can you really like him? I really don’t know how you could.

 

…I wonder if most people talk to themselves as much as I do. But, then again, why should I even wonder about that?

 

…“Welp! Here comes another week where I get to feign awareness and act like I'm not terrified of everything.”  Jay Halsey

 

…You can try really hard, but you can’t beat something with nothing.

 

…It’s a very unsettling feeling when you think you know someone and then you find out you don’t.

 

…I keep making the same mistakes.

 

…“I like the feeling of being able to confront an experience and resolve it as art.” Eudora Welty

 

…I don’t want to be famous, but I do want to be loved. In fact, I want that more than anything else I want.

 

…“So many people try so hard to be good, then find out later that they should have tried softer.” Andrea Gibson

 

…I’ve noticed I use the word “really” a lot. But then I also use “a lot” a lot.

 

…I make a mess inside my head. I don’t expect you to understand.

 

…When someone tells you to be careful, you should really pay attention because it usually means they know more than you at that moment, before you do whatever it is you're about to do.  

 

…You can’t look at what Netanyahu is doing to Gaza and not frame it as genocide. You just can’t. He’s an egotistical monster, and he’s now one of the only three people on earth that I hate. 

 

…If you don’t believe in something with all your heart, why are you even here?

 

…I can get caught up in shallow things, same as the next guy, but I’m never satisfied, afterward, when I do.

 

…Where is Rebecca De Mornay? Like, why isn’t she somewhere?

 

…“They think I’m insane, but I’m not. I’m just more alive than most people.” Anne Sexton

 

…If you go forward, I’ll meet you there.

 

…When the “I” doesn’t change to “We” is when you should pay attention and maybe reformulate what you thought initially.

…“I find people want affirmation more than information. I don’t offer up advice.” Freddie Prinze Jr.

 

…For every song I send you, there are four hundred that I don’t.

 

…There are times when your life is not on the upswing. And that’s okay. You’ve just got to try to hold on tighter to the swing.

 

…If you warned me, you warned me twice.

 

…“If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper

 

…I should have taken my own advice when I had the chance.

 

…I can get lost from anywhere. I mean, just look at me now.

 

--What do you think is the most egregious thing he’s ever done, or at least done to date?

--Fuck. That’s very difficult for me to answer.

--Well, how about just a few random examples then?

--I don’t know man, that’s still terribly hard, like impossible. I don’t think you really understand.

--Okay then, how about just one? Pick just one egregious thing you think he’s done?

--I’ve got it. 

--Terrific. What is it?

--Being born.

 

…I don’t think you really understand.

 

…When really good things happen, I always think—yeah, but will it last? 

 

…I could really benefit from restraint when my feelings go wonky. 

 

…It’s interesting how many people tell me they have the same thing we do, yet they really don’t, it’s not even close. I don’t ever shoot them down, not at all—I just smile and say, “Gosh, well, you’re incredibly lucky then, I hope you know how much.” And it’s not a competition, though they might think it is somehow. And it’s not about 47 years either, not exactly. It’s really about an Andy Gibb 8-track in an El Camino on the way to play tennis for the first time. 

 

…”Hey, let’s not die stupid. Not in a swimming pool, choking on your own vomit. Come on, man. You know what’s really great? Living a long life. That would be really great, wouldn’t it?” Chrissie Hynde

 

…I think the sun’s coming up. I think the beaver’s going to swim this lake again tomorrow right before dawn when it’s not quite light out and there aren’t any boats out yet. I really think he will, whether I get lucky enough to see him, or not.

 

…Why can’t I ever just Leave it at that?

 

…Sometimes you can be a good person and still embarrass yourself by embarrassing yourself too much, even without meaning to.

 

…So, I got nothing there? Really? Fucker.

 

…I’m going to go help transport my kid’s couch right now. I hope you have a lot of fun with your weekend.

 

--You do want, right?

--What do I want?

 

…“We started this together and look what he did with it.” Rebecca De Mornay