This comment, "Your whole life is a story," is capable of stopping me in my tracks. I have come across it in numerous ways: in memes, motivational speakers, writer seminars, and said to me directly. What is most interesting about it today is how this one six-word sentence can mean so many different things. Often, it is presented as a promise of possibility. This life is … [Read more...] about “Your Whole Life is a Story”
Today, I Learned (TIL)
TIL I have seen that little TIL acronym a hundred times, and, for whatever reason, I still have to think about what it means. Sometimes, it takes a little longer than others, but even when I get there quickly, it takes enough time for my brain to register that it had to think about it. “When I read your writing, I hear you saying it.”“You put exactly what I was … [Read more...] about Today, I Learned (TIL)
Redwood Empire Head Distiller, Lauren Patz
Subscribe Originally recorded: 20230728 Length: 01:05:43 While Ape LOVES all her guests, this one has her really excited. We tried to keep it under and hour, but honestly, who couldn’t talk whiskey with Redwood Empire’s head distiller, Lauren Patz, all day? Redwood Empire Head Distiller, Lauren Patz Purchase … [Read more...] about Redwood Empire Head Distiller, Lauren Patz
Infinity Bottle #5 and a Recap
Subscribe: Originally recorded: 20230725 Length: 00:45:33 Y’all. I don’t even know what to say…if you know, you know. Anyway, the best way to keep up with my completely erratic schedule, just subscribe to the show via your favorite podcast provider. So, here you go, the 5th Infinity Bottle episode with some podcast recaps. Infinity Bottle #5 and a … [Read more...] about Infinity Bottle #5 and a Recap
All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy
I first encountered this work with Dr. Olivia Edenfield, Georgia Southern University, College of Graduate Studies, Fall 2023. These are my scratch notes. Questions Professor Bennett Parten, Assistant Professor of History, Georgia Southern University Placing Cormac McCarthy in a historical context Dr. Bradley Edwards, Principal Lecturer of English, Georgia Southern … [Read more...] about All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy