1,461 words. Approximate reading time: 7 minutes, 18 seconds.

I wrote this for LJ Idol: Minor+, which is going on over on Dreamwidth. There's no polls, no voting, no eliminations, just a weekly prompt and writing, so it's never too late to join in if you're interested.

I awoke before the sun that Saturday morning, and waited impatiently for it to ( Read more... )

I wrote this for Survivor: LJ Idol, happening over on Dreamwidth. We're at the final four, if you can believe it! I'm one step away from the finale and I'd love to make it past fourth place this time! If you enjoyed this piece, please consider going over to Dreamwidth and voting for me (playing as gunwithoutmusic) in the Immunity Challenge poll ( Read more... )

Written for Survivor: LJ Idol, happening over at Dreamwidth. We're down to the top 6; how exciting! The poll is here, please head over there and throw a vote my way (I'm playing as gunwithoutmusic).

"Thank You"

349 words. Approximate reading time: 1 minute, 44 seconds. Audio version here.

Do you remember
The first time we crawled through
Your bedroom ( Read more... )

This was written for Survivor: LJ Idol, happening over on Dreamwidth. Voting is going on right now here until the end of the day today (I know I'm late; it was a long weekend!), so I'd appreciate your support if you liked this entry (as a reminder, I am playing as gunwithoutmusic over there). Please also read and vote for any other entries that you ( Read more... )

183 words. Approximate reading time: 1 minute.

This was written for Survivor: LJ Idol, which is currently happening over on Dreamwidth. You can vote for me (playing as gunwithoutmusic) as well as read the other entries and vote for your favorites here. Thank you in advance for your support!

I see you there,
Licking your wounds,
As though licking a ( Read more... )

“Quest for Earth”

1,504 words. Approximate reading time: 7 minutes, 31 seconds. Audio version here.

It’s a particularly bright and sunny day when I pass the homemade sign nailed to a utility pole that reads, “TRUMP COUNTRY U.S.A.” in large block letters on a red, white, and blue background that is more reminiscent of the French flag than the ( Read more... )

“Quest for Spirit”

1,682 words. Approximate reading time: 8 minutes, 24 seconds. Audio version here.

This was written for Survivor: LJ Idol, which is currently happening over on Dreamwidth. If you enjoy this piece, I'd appreciate a vote to help me stay in the game. We are still working in tribes, and mine is at a bit of a disadvantage this week, so ( Read more... )

“Quest for Water”

3,092 words. Approximate reading time: 15 minutes, 27 seconds. Audio version here.

It’s amazing to me that I find myself excited about the idea of going on a trail. Marie, Tyler and I check around and decide that the St. Francis Trail in the Ocala National Forest will be our weekend’s destination. St. Francis is around eight miles ( Read more... )

“Quest for Air”

1,400 words. Approximate reading time: 7 minutes. Audio version here.

I’ve got nothing.

I need to find some peace, some solitude, some time to be on my own, with myself, away from the pressures of daily life. I can’t find inspiration amongst the laundry and the dishes and the errands that seem to be ever-present, pulling my mind in ( Read more... )

1,262 words. Approximate reading time: 6 minutes, 18 seconds. Audio version here.

This was written for Survivor: LJ Idol, which is taking place over on Dreamwidth. You can vote for me (playing as gunwithoutmusic) and read the other entries and vote for your favorites by clicking here. I'd really appreciate the support!

After a quarter of a mile ( Read more... )