Friends, The story below opened my memoir, but was cut during editing. When writing memoir, they say one must write like an orphan, so it’s fitting that Literary Orphans published this piece. Thank you Literary Orphans! For Members only Listen to or download the podcast of this blog. Hidden mp3 player To become a member, click on REGISTER on the sidebar to the right! read The Word Skinny (4 minute read) Listen in the blue box....
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4 Ways to Stay Motivated Through Physical Pain by Z Zoccolante (first published on Peaceful Dumpling) A few years ago, I tracked my headaches for 30 days in a row. They’d start midmorning and by evening I’d often cry myself to sleep. Worried I might have something seriously wrong with me, my family told me to see a doctor. There was nothing wrong, thank God, but the headaches continued. It was only after I quit that job...
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What Defines Art? by Z Zoccolante “If you could have one last conversation before you died,” my friend asked me, “what would you want to talk about?” The answer to this question provides insight into your passion and the career you might pursue. One friend answered by saying they’d talk about art and the purpose it has in the world. For Members only Listen to or download the podcast of this blog....
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5 Ways To Overcome Clutter And Feel Empowered by Z Zoccolante This morning I stumbled upon the article 7 Things the Most Successful People Don’t Do As I began mentally checking off each number, I came to #5 and stopped: #5 Successful people don’t tolerate clutter. “Oh no! I’m that person.” Exhibit one, my desk: My husband lovingly tells me I’m a messy roommate because I leave piles around the house on a regular basis. Although...
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Eating Disorder Recovery: What an Imperfect Health Care System Taught Me By Z Zoccolante Eight years in I knew I needed help for my eating disorder, but I was still trying to convince myself I’d get better on my own. I’d like to say I chose to go to the hospital because I had faith in recovery and made a healthy choice. But the truth is often different from surface appearance. After coming home in constant fear that he’d find...
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2 Things To Trust When Life Isn’t Going Well (First Published on Peaceful Dumpling) By Z Zoccolante Once upon a time last week I was driving in rivers of traffic when I saw two people on the shoulder of the road. Their two cars had been in a fender bender and they were standing next to each other in the open, talking. What caught me was that they were smiling at each other like they were best friends, like one had just told an inside...
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