by jlassalle | Sep 11, 2020 | Ten Minute Tales
“I’m so damn sick of hearing about this!” Mariah sighed, exasperated and winded, as they climbed the steep hill. The vast blue ocean below stretched out toward the sky, welcoming the sun as it dipped into the water. A brilliant array of red, yellow...
by jlassalle | Sep 8, 2020 | Blog
My earliest memories involve books. Ramona Quimby and I lounged together on hot summer afternoons. Judy Blume and I learned to see the world in exciting, complex ways. As I grew up, Judy and I took different trips – ones that surprised and touched me. Then Nora...
by jlassalle | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom I agree that social media should not be all-consuming, nor should it actively influence how I feel when I’m not “plugged in.” So I dug deep into my therapy toolkit and set boundaries that keep me from going down rabbit holes or getting...
by jlassalle | Aug 17, 2020 | News
Just for fun I put together a Spotify playlist of songs inspired by Dark Rooms. It’s got a fun combination of fast, slow, happy, and sad. Take a listen and let me know if it reminds you of the book! Listen to Spotify PS – if you want to listen while you...
by jlassalle | Aug 12, 2020 | Ten Minute Tales
She woke long before her alarm went off, much to her chagrin. Her mind already at a whirlwind, her eyes never left the ticking clock. Each minute brought her closer to a moment she knew would change her, one way or the other, and do so permanently. A hint of daylight...
