Author Archives: startingwritenow

About startingwritenow

! I believe in learning something everyday, in growing and changing every chance you get. I don't fit in every circle, I don't color inside the lines, but I have learned to love my messy life!

On Lessons, Lies and Lena Dunham

Posted on November 4, 2014 by startingwritenow

I am watching with great interest what I refer to as “Lena Dunham Debacle”.   I was a fan, sort of, of hers until recently. I watched-and enjoyed-Girls, and while I am much older than she, I could somewhat relate to … Continue reading →

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The Love Triangle

Posted on November 2, 2014 by startingwritenow

Katherine flicks the ash off the end of her cigarette absently, her hand shaking ever so slightly. She keeps her eyes on the fellow behind the counter, he seems to be moving in slow motion, and she finds herself mesmerized. … Continue reading →

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Give and Take/Writing101Day7

Posted on June 13, 2014 by startingwritenow

The lie lay between them like a corpse. It was solid and cold and immovable. It was the unspeakable thing in the room and it was slowly stealing all of the air from her lungs. If she didn’t speak soon, … Continue reading →

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Ah, my darling

Posted on May 14, 2014 by startingwritenow

He kissed my forehead, wiped my tears. I tried to catch my breath, tried to steady my heartbeat, tried to stop the noise. ‘I’m sorry…I’m sorry I’m a mess’, I said over and over. We’ve been here before, haven’t we… … Continue reading →

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Red Geraniums

Posted on April 25, 2014 by startingwritenow

My grandmother’s house smelled of dust and cedar.  Of Nina Ricci perfume with hints of Johnson’s Baby Powder and Bain de Soleil.  I still smell it.  I still see her salty grey hair, her curls gone wild, her lips never … Continue reading →

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Stardust

Posted on April 11, 2014 by startingwritenow

I hope that when he goes it is peaceful. That death will take his hand ever so gently and lead him out into the night. I hope it feels like your first kiss, all butterflies and stardust. I hope he … Continue reading →

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Rain

Posted on April 8, 2014 by startingwritenow

it is raining and i am missing you i can hear the drops echo on the windowsill they sound hollow and empty the same way i feel you should be here with me  to hear me sigh  to watch the … Continue reading →

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The Golden Years

Posted on March 12, 2014 by startingwritenow

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/weekly-writing-challenge-golden-years/ Irene stood in the parking lot scanning the rows for her car.  She just stopped in for a birthday card, a quick trip, and now this.  Months ago she had to put a tennis ball on her antennae so … Continue reading →

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Knock Knock

Posted on March 8, 2014 by startingwritenow

Mickey stood up to stretch his legs and looked around.  The hallway was still quiet, dark and cold. He must have dozed off for a bit, but didn’t remember.  He didn’t remember a lot. He knocked three times faintly on … Continue reading →

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The Obituary Writer

Posted on March 8, 2014 by startingwritenow

Last month I read The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood. To be exact, I listened to it. Since I started wearing hearing aids I have found that music does not sound the same in the car. It sounds tinny and … Continue reading →

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