Archive for April, 2009
Mouse
Posted by stacy on April 20th, 2009 filed in FreeWrite!, Writing
The well-used vanities in the back room at Mamba’s were smeared with red lipstick. Hairspray-slathered mirrors trapped flies that had hoped to find relief from the dry East Texas heat inside the dark, wet jungle of the strip club. There was only one dressing station, Ruby noticed, in the far corner by the washroom, which [...]
Read More..>>A year of freelancing
So, today is worth noting for two reasons. First, it’s the official start of my unofficial Maternity Leave. (Being self-employed, the government doesn’t give me squat) Second, it marks the one-year anniversary of me quitting my job and starting to freelance.
It’s been an interesting year, for reasons both personal and professional. A lot of what’s happened was, [...]