I often find myself getting emotional in Tatte — for happy and sad reasons, large and small — but I have to say, watery eyes in an emptying French cafe on a Friday night as the closing crowd takes over feels just right. Also, yes, #amwriting, #amobserving, #amthinking.

There’s years worth of photos on my site, so to narrow it down, I’ll just share a few of particularly photogenic wildlife for #WorldPhotographyDay #amblogging #amphotographing #amobserving pamportland.org/2021/03/17/t…

Took a break to read some non-fiction for a change. Yuk. Too much reality. Back to fiction for me—even if it’s realistic fiction, it’s still better than the real world! #amwriting #amreading #amobserving

In her years at Cornell University, RGB had the then unknown Vladimir Nabokov as an English professor. As the caption read he taught her to put exactly the right word in the precise space. Seeing the Notorious RGB at the NMAJH —#amreading #amobserving tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.c……

Seeing the Notorious RGB at the NMAJH —#amreading #amobserving tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.c…

I look at the majority of people who are all dressed up in logos and attitude, and think to myself: “Do you even know what the fuck you are?” #amwriting #amobserving #amthinking #writerslife #writerscommunity #writing #books #novels #authors

So, maybe you’re reading #poetry or maybe you’re refining some lines? Maybe you’re #writing pages & the words are flowing? Do something today that moves your writing practice forward. #goodmorning #likebreathing #amwriting #amreading #tips #amobserving #amediting #KeepGoing

at an insightful talk by @carvellwallace right now who encourages writers to "pray at the altar of observation" @VCFA #amwriting #amreading #amobserving

When it comes to people and the social interaction game, I’m pretty lame. People observation on the other hand, thats were I’m at. It’s a writer’s prerogative. Probably. #amobserving #amwriting #writerslife

I know it's not #NaNoWriMo2016 anymore but I swear this novel is writing itself. #AmObserving #AmWriting #NotAPawn

@VKlovesFK hahhaha..😂😂 seriously I amobserving u for 3-4 daysAnd.Seriously u are just helping us don't know about others BT my hope.is alive

Tips for dating couples - the evening may well go better if you get off your phones. #amwriting #amobserving