by AnnSheybani | Dec 14, 2020 | Life
Over the weekend, I watched as Walt attempted to cut down an overhanging branch along the driveway. It wasn’t going well for a number of reasons. First, it was hard to get any sort of leverage while balancing on an extended ladder 15 feet or so above the ground.... by AnnSheybani | Dec 7, 2020 | Life
This video–complete with uplifting message, particularly if you’re the sort who generally likes to get shit done–was created by Cathy Hay, who teaches people how to make corsets and other period costumery (Is that a word? Well, if it isn’t, it...
by AnnSheybani | Nov 9, 2020 | Life, Writing
The first time I voted for an American president, I was 45-years old. It was 2008– McCain vs. Obama– and I can’t remember whom I chose. I’d registered and cast my vote only because my writing group had marveled at my willingness to dismiss a right others...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 26, 2020 | Life, Writing
I finished off a big Masterclass promotion at the beginning of the month. ( I probably don’t have to tell you this because you no doubt received 250 emails from me and wanted very much for me to cut the shit.) I’m amazed at all of the emotions that come up...
by AnnSheybani | Sep 7, 2020 | Life, Writing
I received a great question the other day that I’d like to address here: Should someone blog without professional edits to begin engagement about a potential book? (They’re concerned about credibility if they post poorly. Thoughts?) Here’s the thing. I usually...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 16, 2020 | Life, Writing
One Saturday a few years back, Walt and I hiked the Grand Canyon. We went down the South Kaibab trail to the bottom, meandered along the banks of the Colorado River, then headed back up to the top along the Bright Angel trail. It’s a pretty big day: roughly 17 miles...
