I read Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins when I was seventeen (then Skinny Legs and All, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, and the rest) and what an impact he had on me. I couldn’t believe someone could frame philosophical depth in such a ridiculous and wonderful way. #BeettheSystem
RIP Tom Robbins. “Life is too small a container for certain individuals. Some of them… huff and puff and try to expand the container. Others… seek to pry the lid off and hop out.”
Spring semester kicks off this week, and I’m thrilled to dive into a class I designed that blends immersive experiences with creative writing. Exploration and place are at the heart of my own writing inspiration, and I can’t wait to see what my students create!
I met Simone at Denver Lit Fest in 2023 when his book, The Good Enough Job, had just come out interrogating the question of how our job and our identity interact. Listen to this quick and inspiring TED talk, then answer me this: What do you like to do?
https://t.co/QDTmXNPzMZ