out loud, thinking

Posted on by Laurie Sliben

do I compile the book?

do I not?

do I put it together

carefully, all the myriad pieces I’ve written —

photos and all — which contain so

so

much love?

I already know

the book is

filled with dreams and

undreams

fueled by otherness that can

flit 

by in an instant —you know, like when a surprise breeze 

kisses your cheek

and feels like a glimpse of heaven…

that’s where I am now:

not posting much because I have so

so

much to share and I truly

can’t wait — yet

I am also truly. very. freakin’ scared. 

of ripping

off the cloak, baring parts 

of my soul.

I also know, the truth is

I am you are me are we.

so what’s the big deal?

L.S. 2024

Hello, friends! Happy nearly season of coziness! Are you well? I hope so. Sending internet 🧡🧡🧡 wherever you are.

Imma stalling…procrastinating…whatever you want to call it…hence what popped out. ☝🏼

Photo was taken at a place called the Kaufman Tavern in Zelienople, PA, when my dear, dear, sister-friend was visiting – and we discovered their happy hour. Not an ad… but if you live in the Pittsburgh area and have not visited Zelie… do yourself a favor and go. It’s an adorable, thriving, downtown complete with a theater, lots of eateries and plenty of shopping. 

And here’s what my post looks like on Instagram…

Thanks for coming along on my journey. ☺️