by AnnSheybani | Nov 21, 2022 | Writing
I think about my arch nemesis–efficiency–a lot when I’m on a mountain. Day in and day out, carrying one load up to a higher camp, going back down for another. Breaking camp in the morning, setting it back up all over again at night. Going up an... by AnnSheybani | Nov 14, 2022 | Reading
Long ago, the private high school my daughter attended had a wonderful yearly tradition. At the beginning of summer, they’d mail a reading list–a compilation of each teacher’s favorite books–to the house. Now, I’m sure the design was to... by AnnSheybani | Nov 6, 2022 | Writing
In my line of work, I talk to a lot of fascinating people who consider their stories worthy of Big House publishing. They’ve done the whole rags-to-riches thing, or overcome outrageous abuse, or performed the most amazing feats of courage. I mean, I’m awed... by AnnSheybani | Oct 28, 2022 | Writing
You know what stops people from doing what they say they want to do? A plethora of choice, that’s what. You get how it goes. Should I do this first, or that? What’s the benefit for taking this course of action, followed by that course, or vice versa?... by AnnSheybani | Oct 24, 2022 | Life, Writing
I grew up with ZERO understanding of process. I chalk this up to the alcoholic dynamic that played out in our household. One minute–OK, this would go on for hours, but who’s counting– my father would be drinking and raging, tearing into my mother, sending the family...
