The other night, I was swimming alone in a beautifully lit pool, the water glowing turquoise in the dark. You’d think I’d be lost in the moment; zen, tranquil, Instagram-worthy. Instead, my mind wandered straight into Archive 81 territory, because apparently I can’t even do a peaceful backstroke […]
At night, I flick on my little red lamp. Not because I’m running a secret photography darkroom. Not because I’m signaling passing ships. And no, it’s not because I’ve suddenly decided to become the neighborhood’s “woman of intrigue.” It’s because that red glow does something to me. It […]
Are you more of a night or morning person? Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a morning person. The kind of person who wakes up at dawn (or even before) without an alarm clock. As a child, I was that rare breed of kid that actually enjoyed […]
I caught my shadow on the silver light I was given such a fright Out of my right eye, I caught a sight It went through my chest and held onto my might I put on my armour and am my own knight But the night won’t let […]
I Happily Unplugged My Bedroom Clock I cannot sleep with a light on unless I am dog-boned tired and exhausted. I love laying down and seeing darkness. Pitch black darkness. Somehow that is soothing to me. Of course, as a kid, I didn’t like that very much. In […]
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