It was Halloween 2006 or 2007 and I was walking around my neighborhood in the evening soaking up the spook-tacular energy that was in the air. I did this not to creep people out but because I missed the fun and excitement of Halloween as people my own age like
My nose has a bump. It’s been called beak or a Roman nose. It has a prominent bridge but it’s not stare inducing like my best friend in grade three’s triangle shaped nostrils. From straight on I like the way I look; I have large hazel eyes, full lips and
This is the third in a series of readings I’ve done for my friends Natalie and Jess. We found this terrible romance novel at a hostel in Bath. Listen as I try to read the long awkward sentences overflowing with adverbs without laughing. Warning: this is the most X-rated of
In honour of Valentine’s day I have written six word memoirs for a few (just a few) of the relationships I’ve had in my life. He cheated; became bad poetry muse. High school. Three years. Unofficial marriage. Met at SkankFest. Should have known. School slut – couldn’t get it up.
Memoir of a Painted Woman I have done a lot of brave things in my life: I’ve publicly embarrassed myself reading my bad teenage poetry to thousands of people, I’ve traveled to countries where I did not speak the language, I’ve even spun fire (aka poi) but what I did last
The Old Man and The Play “We’re going to be neighbors,” a white haired man said to me in the balcony of the Old Vic Theatre. He took off his tweed coat and draped it on the back of his chair next to mine. I smiled politely and nodded at
Don’t tell anyone about this, because I’m probably not supposed to do this. I found a clip of me on some American TV show that filmed in Vancouver. Watch and be amazed!
I finally joined Twitter. Still figuring out the best way to use it. Write micro fiction? Network? Shameless self promotion? Mostly I post awesome links. If you’re a Tweeter, a Twit or a Twat follow me at http://twitter.com/sarabynoe
In an effort to get my writing into the public realm, I’m going to post an essay or a story every Tuesday on this site. So please subscribe, bookmark, or check back here once a week for a new story from moi. My first story is a tad lengthy for
Check out my photos from my travels and year living in jolly old London. http://www.flickr.com/photos/biddieb
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