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Grieving a spouse

Votary in Miramar

September 3, 2016June 2, 2022 / Writings By Rosemary / 8 Comments

Egyptian mythology says that if we follow the direction of the sun, we will heal our hearts.  I first learned this in Michigan, the halfway point of the driving-around-the-United States road trip. I knew heading east before heading west was the right choice, but I did not know why until then. I do not have … Continue reading Votary in Miramar

Choosing One Another

November 17, 2015November 16, 2023 / Writings By Rosemary / 9 Comments

Seems each time I started a blog post in the last two weeks, I was wonderfully side-inspired for my book in progress, working title 'Down Under' (aka 'In The Land of Oz').  I figured, the best way to give an update was to offer a peek at the non-love, love story of Ava and Daniel, loosely based … Continue reading Choosing One Another

Everything I Own

September 3, 2015January 5, 2023 / Writings By Rosemary / 10 Comments

When I woke up this morning, it was still dark.  I looked at my phone wondering if it would read 2:10 in the morning.  Nope, 4:52.  Somehow this was the pass I was subconsciously hoping to receive: That I wouldn't automatically awaken at the time of his death every September 3rd. Before falling asleep last … Continue reading Everything I Own

Thrive or Survive

January 31, 2015October 14, 2022 / Writings By Rosemary / 1 Comment

Rains falls down in Austin today, allowing me to continue my dedicated procrastination towards the obvious weed pulling and mulch spreading needed in the front lawn.  Every day I am reminded of all the outside work my husband did when he was alive; and, every day that it rains is a chance for me to … Continue reading Thrive or Survive

Live Forever

November 17, 2014September 23, 2024 / Writings By Rosemary / 6 Comments

Today I will spread the last of Hook’s ashes. In the movies when a person does this, it's made to seem as though ashes are but a cup full maybe two. The reality is that a cremated human body produces more than four liters of ashes.  I only know this because I dropped off four, … Continue reading Live Forever

Who is Rosemary?

Unknown's avatarA writer, runner, and talent recruiter, I tell true tales on the stage and the page in the U.S. and the U.K. After winning two Moth StorySLAMS in Houston and London and opening at the Paramount Theatre ATX in 2024 for The Moth’s annual mainstage event, I'm returning to my writing roots. I launched two, one-act plays, The Mystery of the Plaid Shirts and the commissioned, A Pest Control Affair, via Hyde Park’s Frontera Fest. In 2025, I co-wrote my first screenplay, a comedy adventure about the intimacy needs and wants of women in the middle of their lives. My current WIP is a collection of essays + corresponding screenplay, working title *In the Land of Oz.* And ... if you’re into #Education and #Research, check out the Hook Wild Basin Endowment at WildBasin.org. Created by my late husband, Hook, and me our endowment awards up to 5 Hook Fellows $8,000/year with over 85 Hook Fellows to date. #NatureMatters.

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