Author Archives: Ali

“…Her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.” – Nicole Krauss, History of Love

I love the way you looked for the full-bellied moon as we walked out from Upstairs after enjoying a beautiful bowl of soup and good company. I love that you knew my dear artist friends and a bit about me. … Continue reading →

OH: “Dude, you’re throwing off my algorithm.”

Did I ever tell you about the one that planned a picnic lunch for me and then proceeded to confess that he really wasn’t interested in me at all? #goodstory #HappyNewYear

From the moment she first met him on the eve of the new moon in Virgo, his intensity and energy shot up her spine and illuminated her soul like something cosmic exploded deep within her. In all her 31 years, … Continue reading →

She found herself supported by the back of the butterfly chair on her patio, with a beautiful beau in the seat next to her, as the glow from the lights inside provided a backlight, and the stereo sounded out the … Continue reading →

One of my most favorite lovey-lyrics is from “When You Come Back Down” by Nickelcreek: I’ll be the other hand that always holds the line Connectin’ in between your sweet heart and mine I’m strung out on that wire And … Continue reading →

“You know what that pain in your chest is? It’s your heart breaking when you’re not giving it what it knows it wants.” he pointed out. She sat with that clear truth all day, and reeled through the memories of … Continue reading →

“When I married my ex, I thought it was normal – what we had, how this relationship thing worked – and that my expectations were too high.” Her face turned into a smile; she was beaming. ”But then, I met my … Continue reading →