HELLO, HELLO - Welcome to Our Sanctuary! Our Community!
Here you are: The Hopeslope Chronicles - a space where I’m sharing my meditations, musings, practices and rituals. Really, some of what I’m contemplating and the actions I’m taking in persuit of navigating the Hopeslope gracefully.
May these writings offer something to chew on - something to contemplate with me… or at least a wee little reprieve in this world gone topsy turvy. ✨Weeeeee!✨
ABOUT ME
Oh hi - yes, here I am. In the ✨library✨ Girlie, loves the stacks. Because of course I do — I am plagued by concepts after all.
Now that you have a face to the name… it’s so tempting to put “Read and find out, silly!”
At present, I will abstain.
And also, that’s kind of the vibe though?
However, here are a few fun facts:
I have a beet root tattooed down my torso. Those of you who know, know that the beet is the most intense of vegetables, the most passionate. You can’t squeeze blood from a turnip…
I’m writing a sci-fi/fantasy trilogy (yes, it’s both)! I’m very excited about it. Am I spending a lot of time theorizing what the characteristics of a post-physical polity? Yes. Yes. I am. Does this have tons to do with the story? Not really? The world? Yes. So. Exciting. ✨WEEEEEE✨
IN FACT, this Substack is in part a way to practice sharing & hopefully a method of supporting myself while I finish the manuscripts.
I am a born and raised New Orleanian. If you’re from here, too — no, I’m not related to any of the Brunos you’ve probably heard of: not the laywers, not the slumlord, not the bar, not the real estate agent. If you’re not from here — yes, I’ve am asked this constantly, so much so that this disclaimer for the moment does feel ✨necessary✨. Welcome to New Orleans culture, baby.
I am an acolyte of the Hopeslope (obviously).
Once, I attempted to pursue roller derby. It did not end well.
It was during my wine making era, which did. (End well - that is).
I absolutely love a good library. The stacks are my happy place.
I believe everything is connected - from the daily nitty gritty of a morning routine to great, big spirituality. I see it all as nesting ecosystems. Yes, it’s psychology. Yes, it’s philosophy. Yes, it’s spiritual. Or whatever you please.
This is my pipe dream. It’s a silly ask. It’s a magical pursuit. What’s yours?
As you chew on the question, consider subscribing?
Sometimes a subscription is just a subscription. Other times, it’s an intentional Good act, one that perpetuates joy, and honors our shared humanity in this topsy turvy world.
A subscription is a way of acknowleging and supporting my work — all that you get to see AND all the hundreds and thousands of hours you don’t. It’s not because you’ll get more — it’s a way of saying that what you already recieve is valued. Is enough.
What a lot to get all for the price off a cup of coffee.
So, if you have the means, why not?! GO! Change the world - even if it’s not me, not here! Go support an independent artist, or a few. Because it matters. Your support matters.
AND IF IT IS ME - I’m absolutely honored!
Once you’ve subscribed, drop me a comment or a line and tell me: What’s your pipe dream? What’s your silly ask? Your magical pursuit?
I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR!
You are welcome here no matter what. So if you aren’t able to financially support right now, that’s ok too! Everything here is accessible, intentionally!
I am here to write, share, and practice as a way to help. While financial support allows me to write, if you don’t have the means to do so - that’s ok too!!
Just jump on in, subscribe! Joining our sanctuary here doesn’t have to cost you a thing! Come contemplate with me anyway.
