storytelling Archives – Page 2 of 8

Writer’s block is not a myth

M.P.C. / October 2, 2023

Am I among the minority here? I’m tired of seeing generalized opinions out there about the writing process. Just like […]

M.P.C. / September 19, 2023

Since I love stories of kindness, I’m going to share a short one today. In the lobby of a doctor’s

M.P.C. / April 11, 2023

It was a weekday. Before I opened my eyes, I felt one of my arms wrapped around some big, firm

M.P.C. / January 17, 2023

In 2012, when I briefly worked as a teacher in Spain, I wrote this blog post about a classroom experience

M.P.C. / January 9, 2023

The other day, after a woman who must’ve been in her late 50’s or early 60’s started talking to me

M.P.C. / December 23, 2022

I watched a stand up special with Iliza Schlesinger, where she was her usual hilarious self, and thought I’d add

M.P.C. / October 31, 2022

Here’s to all the love you gave that was never returned Here’s to the loyalty that was never reciprocated Here’s

M.P.C. / July 25, 2022

In the distance, I spotted one and it gave me a feeling of longing. A lonely wooden bench. I sat

M.P.C. / July 19, 2022

I originally shared this video back in 2013, and came across the post again now in 2022 as I was

M.P.C. / July 6, 2022

My neighbors go quiet every so often. And on occasions, they’re as loud as a Saturday market. I can tell

M.P.C. / April 27, 2022

If they’re intimidated by the thorn, they don’t deserve the flower. It’s taken a lot of tears and a self-diagnosed

M.P.C. / February 15, 2022

This creative nonfiction short story, originally published in 2014, has been relaunched! I thought it would be nice to offer