Atom Magazine is Real!

The first issue of Atom Magazine is finally here!

It can be found online and for purchase in print and fancy digital form.   

Check it out here!

Haven't Posted in a While

Mostly because I've been teaching (circus!) and writing reports (assessment!) at work but ALSO because we are just about 2 weeks away from the release of the first issue of Atom Magazine.  And I've got to tell you, I am so unbelievably proud and excited for this first issue.  It has been more work and more fun than I could have ever imagined.n  Keep an eye out on our website for more details about downloading and buying your own print copy!

Tonight, however, I leave all the work behind because I'm heading out to NYC for the weekend.  I haven't been back since November and my heart is aches for that concrete jungle.  Don't get me wrong, California is lovely and beautiful during the summer while NYC usually smells like garbage.  Going to New York in the hot hot summer is not a completely natural choice but no matter, I love it anyway.  And (almost) all my friends from college will be there, plus old friends from childhood and new friends (Jackie!).  It is going to be just the best.  My heart has already grown 3 sizes in anticipation.

I promise to post more when I get back.  Until then, enjoy the sweet sounds of Ivan & Alyosha, one of my new favorite bands (thanks to Meg for posting a video of theirs the other day).

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Monster! For no reason, really.

Sorry for being MIA on the bliggity lately.  Summer has arrived in California, which means summer camp has arrived which means that I am spending my days spinning plates.  Literally. I'm literally spending my days teaching children ages 4-12 how to spin plates.  And juggle.  It's pretty crazy but also amazing.  Thus, the lack of posts.

I do want to let you all know about Atom Magazine, a new project I'm working on with two fabulous old friends of mine.  Our first issue will be out around the end of July and it is going to be AWESOME.  Truly.  And I'm not just saying that.  Go here for more information and updates as we put the finishing touches on this issue.  I am beyond excited to share this with all of you, and beyond excited to say that you'll be able to order printed versions of the magazine online!  They are going to be beautiful.

I promise to do better with posting in the coming weeks.  PLUS, I'm going to my favorite place in the world, New York City, July 8th-11th so I'll definitely have a lot to share.

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Boats in SF with the Golden Gate in the background.

Summer has officially started here in California.  How do I know?  Well, first of all the temperature has finally reached what we Californians like to call "normal" but everyone else might refer to as "nice" or "warm".  The sun is shining, my tan is actually a thing (as opposed to something imaginary), things are lovely.  I also know it is Summer because last night I packed up all of my circus supplies so I can spend my morning teaching tiny people how to juggle and spin things.  I love this time of year.  Yes, I am absolutely a lover of fall and winter (I love sweaters), but there is something magical about the summertime.  It makes me want to go outside and hang out with nature.  I love leaving the doors and windows open in the afternoon and just listening.  The creek that runs behind my house is teaming with frogs, and they croak their little songs day in and day out, so much that I sometimes forget, as I sit in my living room with the sliding glass door open, that I am living in the suburbs.  That 3 blocks away is a CVS and a Safeway and a spa for my pet.  And this thought brings me peace.

Summer is going to be busy and exciting for me.  Lots of projects:

~I'm doing a bunch of sporadic circus teaching.  AWESOME.

~I am working on a great article for The Violet that I'm stoked on.

AND

~I'm so happy to announce that I'm working on another magazine project with two rediscovered friends called Atom Magazine.
Truthfully, guys, this thing is going to be UNREAL.  The content we have is just amazing and I'm so excited to share more with everyone.  There is a big focus on art in many forms--short fiction, essays, photography, pen and ink drawings--and all of the artists that we are working with are absolutely fantastic.  Seriously, I'm so incredibly excited about this mag,  I can't even tell you.  Check it out here:  www.theatom.posterous.com.  And keep checking back for more information about our first issue, out at the end of July (it'll even be available in print!).