The Graffiti and Vandalism Love Stories

 Not every love worth writing about lasts. Keep telling the stories though. 

-Sincerely

Bluejay

The Many Things You Probably Didn't Know About Me

One of my favorite movies is the Illusionist - and one of my favorite magic tricks in the movie is the orange tree demonstrating the passage of time. Every time I see a clock I think of that scene. Today's post is a combination of both of these things. 

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Oranges take up to 8 months for an orange to ripen. Most of my friendships have been the same way. It takes weeks to make a grandfather clock by hand. And that's only after the skills have been learned - perfected even. It takes me seconds to think of you each and every day. But I don't text, call, or write because you don't reach out anymore. 

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Maybe next time I pull an orange out of the branches for myself I'll see if you still want to talk. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Poet Potentially Prevails

I've been away pretending I'm on more adventures than I've actually been on. Savoring every last second of each and begging myself not to let it be the last. Maybe you understand the looming deadlines a single body can put on an open mind and a heart pinned not so delicately to your left sleeve - and if not I envy you and wish you nothing but the best. I've been away but I think it's been good for me. I'm back for now. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

P.S. It's April 1st that means NaPoWriMo has begun. I've got prompts on all my social media places, I've got workshops on YouTube, and workshops in real time that you can sign up for here and here. I'm also writing every day and if you wanna see some of the things specifically for this challenge check out my Discord community or Instagram. 

P.S.S. If you're writing too I can't wait to see what you come up with

The Never-Ending Games of Hide and Seek

I'm getting good at finding inspiration, it's motivation that's still such an illusive bastard. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

P.S. It's been a while, but here's another new Monday Muse Newsletter/Workshop - it's free as always. Happy creating!

The Dust Clouds Lead Somewhere Incredible

Adventure looks different for all of us - the important thing is that you make time for it. And occasionally listen to that part of you that giggles with mad glee "I want to try THAT!"

I went out into the world today looking for nuggets of history, moments of peace, and most of all that mad giggle. Tonight I'm going to rip and tear at paper, drink with some friends, and sleep the best sleep I've had in a long while. 

May such delights find you soon as well. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The World's Secrets Remain

The trees grow tallest when you love them from afar. Someday you'll appreciate the reminder. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

  Photo Credit:

Alex Penuelas

The Jacaranda Trees Were Wonderful

 

Appreciate the quiet days, the view from the window, the ease to breathing. It doesn't last and that's okay. But there's still so much beauty in the resting. 

-Sincerely,

Bluejay

P.S. I probably won't call tonight. I don't want to disrupt the peace.