April 2015 – Trudi Young Taylor

Writer's Storm

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Trudi Young Taylor

“You will hear thunder and remember me, And think: she wanted storms … “ (The opening words of “You Will Hear Thunder” by Anna Akhmatova) Two events have me wondering about my writer’s soul. I am creating a working definition based upon the importance of truthful observation and expression in all its shades of black […]

Blow and Suck

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Trudi Young Taylor

“Blow and suck!” “What?” I said, red in the face and dripping sweat from exertion. “I said, blow and suck.” She wasn’t red in the face. She wasn’t breaking a sweat. Things were happening on her end. “Are you sure?” I asked as I caught my breath. “Yes.” She said demonstrating easily. No panting. No […]