Category Archives: Events

The Invitation

Posted on June 15, 2015 by DMW

Getting an invitation is never a nice thing when it comes to my family. I’ve decided this. It’s either an empty gesture, sometimes received after the fact or it is genuine, but that is even worse. Because then I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Life, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "family gathering", "internal struggle", "slum lord", "toxic relationships", chemo, dysfunction, invitation, wedding | Leave a comment

Writing Conferences, Reunions And Trying To Focus: Getting Ready For AWP 2015!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by DMW

I’m super excited. And nervous. And a little crazed, from feeling both overwhelmed and so, so behind. But I’m mostly excited – I think. I’m going to my first ever AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference. It’s next … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Education, Events, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged "creative collective", "road trip", "writing conference", anxiety, AWP, business, deaf, deafness, excitement, friends, learning, networking, relationships, reunion, travel, writers | Leave a comment

When The Lights Go Out

Posted on February 26, 2015 by DMW

Normally, I am the most prepared person in the world. I am calm, and collected, and even when my emotions are raging on the inside, I can compartmentalize things and be “hyper-rational” to get whatever needs to be, done. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, home, Life, Personal | Tagged "hyper-vigilance", "lights out", "Post Traumatic Stress", "power outage", darkness, panic, prepared, PTSD, trauma | Leave a comment

When Did I Get So Sporty?

Posted on December 27, 2014 by DMW

So, there are many things that I thought I would never do. I thought I would never climb a mountain, and I haven’t. I thought I would never get over my fear of heights, and I haven’t. I thought I … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Events, Family, Personal, sports | Tagged "don't like sports", "hockey game", "sports fan", "tennis match", game, hockey, NHL, spectator, sporty, tennis, unsporty | 2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving! The 2014 Edition

Posted on November 27, 2014 by DMW

So this Thanksgiving we are doing something a little different, and that is – we’re not doing much. I’m surprisingly okay with that, in fact I don’t want to do anything big or be social or go out or have … Continue reading →