One really cool program we have at Fighting Words is Write Quest. This fall, participants ages 13-18 completed a series of creative writing sessions, which culminated in a Story Slam in Dublin. This project was designed to foster cross-community collaboration…
I spent Thanksgiving morning in the crisp, cool air characteristic of Bournemouth in late November with a hot pumpkin-spiced latte in hand and the sun beating down on me. I’m accustomed to starting this day at a packed charity-sponsored 5k,…
In the past couple of weeks, I have had some truly magical workshop experiences at Fighting Words. The children have come alive with imagination, contributing brilliantly original ideas like an evil chicken nugget man with a French fry army and…
Hello everyone, I’m excited to share some updates on work, travel, life, friends, and vibes. I’m enjoying all my projects at Fighting Words, but the residencies program has been a major highlight as of late. Throughout the year, we will…
The past two weeks have been so relaxed. It feels like I have so few things to report besides books I’ve read and movies I’ve seen, but that isn’t entirely true. Usually, I live in the middle of the country,…
November in Bournemouth has felt like life slipping into place. I’ve caught myself several times thinking, This feels like home, and the thought of leaving in less than six months saddens me. I have people who I care deeply for…
We are in the midst of a very busy season at Fighting Words. In the last two weeks, I have completed my first two workshops as a Workshop Leader. As a Workshop Leader, I sent info to volunteers, assigned roles,…
After a slow October that left me feeling discouraged and unproductive, I’m writing this blog post as the happiest and most fulfilled I’ve felt in months. I spent quality time with friends both new and old and had some lovely…
Running along the Estadio track in La Vega with an audiobook playing through my headphones, I almost stopped mid-lap. The narrator said, “I confused a lack of effort with a lack of ability…” This small line contextualized an important conversation…
Greetings, I write to you at the wee hours of the morning as I finish up my last overnight shift at FM4. Only three workdays are ahead of me, then I’ll take some extra time to enjoy parts of Mexico…