I have updated my book blog, Ketab Girl, but I am thinking about moving or cross posting here. As well, I post more about books lately on my alternative Instagram account.
Author: Leisl
Memories – Dad and Sam
I am thankful for memories. Life is too short, and one of my missions in life has been family history, such as ancestors. However, as those closest to me die, it has become even more important to try to keep the more recent memories close, particularly the good ones. One of my current projects is … Continue reading Memories – Dad and Sam
Poem: Gone
By Leisl Jaberg (Originally written in 1996 with a very few edits! I actually had/have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but had no idea back then, and the the quote I cited here was moment of epiphany! Finally, I had something of an explanation!)Gone'When people feel socially anxious, they may have more difficulty remembering . . . … Continue reading Poem: Gone
Hard to Get Motivated
I started writing fanfiction four years ago or so, and I completed one story. I was so proud of myself, but had the urge to write a sequel. Finishing said sequel has been very difficult for several reasons. 1) I have all the ideas, and even an outline, but actually writing and focusing on writing? … Continue reading Hard to Get Motivated
Poem: Interrupting Storm
By Leisl Jaberg; written circa 1996, well before I was diagnosed with ADHD. I have edited this piece a tiny bit. Interrupting StormAs you site at your desk in schooltrying to pay attention,sunlight bounces off the leaves of the treenext to the window. It catches your eye. You look awayfrom the teacher who is explainingthe … Continue reading Poem: Interrupting Storm
Becoming Disabled
Becoming DisabledBy Leisl Jaberg (First written in April 2022.)When did I become disabled?In the last two years, I have finally begun to think of myself disabled. I do now consider myselfdisabled, and I am on the journey of owning it. That said, it IS a journey within myself. When didit really begin? Two and a … Continue reading Becoming Disabled
So Many Things I Want to Do
Want to work on this site. Want to write. Want try book reviews/talks on Instagram. Work on the sites I help manage for other organizations. Sometimes I have dreams of either going to med school or Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Sometimes I just want to nap, and give my muscles a rest. Read … Continue reading So Many Things I Want to Do
2023 Tulips
This past fall, I generally did not feel well, and I had planted a lot of tulip bulbs the year before, so decided to just see what came back up this spring. Not quite as many, but we still have a fairly healthy crop! (Please keep in mind that I retain copyright to these photos. … Continue reading 2023 Tulips
Welcome
On my website, I hope to introduce myself and share some of my writing from the present as well from the past. At this stage in my life, there is much going on and this site is very much in progress!
Leisl Jaberg 