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Writing progress, stuff I do, books I read, movies I watch, etc

BLOG: A Bit O’ Ye Olde Irishe Wisdome

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Tuesday afternoon. At the coffee stand late. I went out last night and stayed out later than I planned. Needed to catch up on sleep for a bit. Now I am planning a trip to the mall to pick up some things. So exciting, naa? Planning a trip the mall...Read More

BLOG: Watch This Bar

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Sunday morning. Late to the coffee stand. No one is here today except for me. Just me and all the traffic along the main road, as per usual. Last night I decided to go to the American Bar after Old Man Wiley saw me walking down the other side of...Read More

BLOG: What’s My Name?

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Friday morning. At the coffee stand, happily watching the transformation of the space. The only other two people here today are the shop owner and her white boyfriend. They are sooooo cute together. I don't know if they're actually together, but if they're not, they definitely should be. The way...Read More

BLOG: Jeeves, Get the Whiskey

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Thursday. Post-election. Full Moon. Lantern festival last night. We have all the ingredients we need to make some grade-A Irish Bog Witch's Brew. I followed my regular writing routine yesterday. Coffee stand in the morning. A bit of yoga to calm the mind and get focused. Giant salad for lunch....Read More

BLOG: A New Hope

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Wednesday in Thailand. It is still Tuesday in the US. Election Day. A New Hope for the Future comes to us today from New York City. It is the only good news I have received from home in a very long while. We are all New Yorkers today. The news...Read More

BLOG: Riddle Me This, Batman

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Tuesday morning. At the coffee stand, which is open again. I am sitting here processing the events of yesterday and last night. Yesterday I sat on the rooftop with my neighbor, who is from Chicago. Nothing interesting of note took place. We were just talking. He only said, “Everyone at...Read More

BLOG: Irish Bog Witch Life

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Monday morning. My coffee stand is closed again today. She is getting a fabulous renovation makeover. Thrilled for her. Meanwhile, I’ve found a cozy spot by the train station where I can watch as many people as possible pass me by without notice. Love that for me. I spent the...Read More