Archive - Skewed North by Jolene Dames

I am not really a repeat offender of gong places.

Oct 16

Bucket List No.1009

Okay, don’t tell anyone, but I’m in New Mexico!

Oct 12

They Always Show Up

Seven nights before my 50th birthday, I asked the people I’ve lost the same questions. Here’s what came back.

Oct 10

Still at the Window

On turning 50, surprise parties, and the kid who still waits for someone to show up.

Oct 2

September 2026

Take a Little of the Place Home

There are places you leave with a photograph.

Sep 25

Colors or Symbols? Help!

I want Skewed North to be something you look forward to hearing from.

Sep 25

I Need a Few Brave Readers

The first full draft of Panic Quietly is done.

Sep 24

An Early Invitation for Paid Subscribers

There are places you leave with a photograph.

Sep 21

It's finished. Come see what many hands made.

Sep 18

What Do We Do With Her

I make things because I have to. Once they're done I don't think about them again. That sounds like integrity — but it might be the reason nobody sees…

Sep 13

Wonder Why Woman

I never put "metabolize" and "art" in the same sentence until a few days ago. Now I know why I ache when I don't create — and why I don't think about a…

Sep 11

Elevation 5,187: What I saw On the Way

The images from Friday's essay, plus the parts that didn't make it in.

Sep 6

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