Cristina Spencer

Who, in these crazy times, is not in need of reading that will either make you laugh or bring some level of comfort?   These bright ye...

I'm not going to lie, this month has been the hardest month in my MFA program so far.  The way the Bennington Low Residency program work...

Dear blog-reading friends, I miss you all!  I wanted to quick check-in and report that I have been writing, writing, writing, even though ...

I walked out of my office this morning and the air smelled like suntan lotion.  I knew something new was in bloom, but couldn’t name ...

Dear friends, If you follow me on Facebook, you've probably noticed that I am linking to a lot of pieces about gender, especially to...

What I know "for sure" about being a woman is unfinished.  I do know gender impacts your personal safety, how likely you are ...

My friend Nancy is awesome.  She has coined the term "inner patriot."  She and my friend Brette have also sent me this care pack...

Tenzo January 31, 2017 The cook has always known the flame. "Do not burn the butter," she says. "Or else t...

My shoulders slumped a little as I walked out of the salon last Thursday.  I didn't like my hair cut. The blonde fell in smooth strands...