How I’m dealing with my anxious need to finish work right away.
Category Archives: Creativity & Writing
Reporting from Porch Station Bravo
Porch writing, two novels, and a craft book.
Awe and Oaks
Greet the edges of your understanding with awe, not angst.
Scrumptious Scookies
Here in Minnesota, winter (perhaps drawing inspiration from the pandemic) has been reluctant to leave us. This has inspired me to seek delight via one of my favorite pastimes: baking with my kids. This month’s triumph has been “scookies.”
Reflection for a New Year/What Lights Us Up
May 2022 be a year of progress — of the intentional, purposeful type rather than the heedless, perpetual kind.
Overlapping Timelines
On wonder, excellent books, and songs for joy and connection.
Work When Baby Works
For the first time since Baby A was born in July, I’ve embarked on a writing project.
A Season of Transitions
A professional achievement unlocked, articles to help with traumatic birth and mental health postpartum, and one tenacious swallowtail butterfly.
New From Me, Your Curated Reading List, & Something Delightful
New newsletter format: You’ll get Emily’s latest writing, a curated reading list, and something delightful delivered straight to your inbox on the last Thursday of every month.
My Romper Debut!
The story behind the story of my first piece for Romper.