It occurs to me that it’s only a matter of time until there’s a movie adaptation of The Bean Trees starring Ashley Judd as Taylor, and yea, my heart is like unto a cold sad rock in my chest. I liked that book. (I like Ashley Judd, too, just not when she’s acting.)
Dear gentle reader: this blog has been operating continuously since I was a teenager. The writing below is at least a decade old. In that time every molecule of my body has been replaced, along with many foolish ideas and flighty beliefs. I want to keep some of those things public out of an honesty and humility I owe the world. I trust you to carry that context with you.