Personal Blog

Things about my myself or my family that just don’t fit anywhere else but in the “yup, this is uniquely my life” category.

I’m Trying Not to Be Stressed, I’m Trying to Be Afraid

It's a frightening time.

I'm frightened.

My body…

/by Melissa Pierce

The 52 Books I Read in 2019

I read 52 books this year. That's one for every week!

It…

/by Melissa Pierce

A few weeks ago, my wedding dress was delivered to me stuffed in a paper grocery bag.

A few weeks ago, my wedding dress was delivered to me stuffed…

/by Melissa Pierce

“Me Too”

Everyone is saying "me too" and men are aghast and outraged.

Guess…

/by Melissa Pierce

To Fight Fascism, We Must Risk Delight

I stopped dreaming wide open things after this election. I woke…

/by Melissa Pierce

Aftermath of a Murder

I looked out over the front lawn waiting for my neighbor Maria…

/by Melissa Pierce