Christy The Writer

I notice that when something is wrong with my car, I assume it’s minor. It won’t slow down at all? Eh, probably just needs brake fluid. But when something is wrong with my body, I assume it’s major. What is that? A hangnail? OH GOD I THINK I HAVE SKIN CANCER!

I am excited to announce that I will soon be offering online writing classes in creative non-fiction. Affordable? Check. Useful? Check. Fun? Um, did you just meet me? I’ll be posting more information here this week, but if you want to be put on the class list, contact me at Christy@ChristytheWriter.com and I’ll keep you informed of the details via e-mail.

Dear Earth, I went for a long run this morning to clear my head. It’s funny how all it takes is a little time in your fresh air and sunshine to set me right again. Thanks for that. While I was running, the sun warm on my cubicle-farm white arms and face, I thought about [...]

“Rhythm method.”

I’m turning 41. Today. As we speak. Well, Mom says I was born a few minutes past noon – no doubt I didn’t want to miss lunch – so technically I”m still 40 for another few hours. I’m excited. Forty was easily one of the best years I’ve ever had. I finally graduated from college (my BA [...]