when the sky grows dark, stars blink to life, the roaring tide comes in, gulls cry out, buoyed by evening winds, shell-hunters scour the sands for fresh wares, letting the hungry waves lick at their toes, the light on the ocean, a fallen fragment of moonshine, reminds us that we are, like hope unsinkable
Category: allie frost
Slump
As strange as it sounds, the start of the pandemic in 2020 marks the last time I read a book. For those who know me well, that's pretty wild. Because in previous years, also documented on this site, I've been able to knock out 100+ books. But I only read 1 or 2 books in … Continue reading Slump
The Old Days
Before there were podcasts, when television was still in its infancy, the internet was unheard of, and streaming platforms were a distant dream of the future, folks listened to the radio. When I was a child, my father introduced me to old radio shows. Many of these were detective classics, like Johnny Dollar, Sam Spade, … Continue reading The Old Days
Five Favorite Books
A simple little post, talking about my five favorite books of all time. Admittedly, some titles on this list are flexible, but these are definitely in the upper echelon at a constant rate. 5.) Brave New World by Aldous Huxley“COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY.”I am admittedly due for a reread of this book, as I’ve only read … Continue reading Five Favorite Books
Scraps
When I first started my current job, I had a 45 minute commute to work. The drive could get boring, and, as someone with frequently racing thoughts, my mind goes in some bizarre directions. On my very first day of this new route, I noticed something on the side of the road as I was … Continue reading Scraps
Worst
2020 has been the worst year of my life. 28 years in, and 2020 broke me. It broke me down, chewed me up, spit me out, then stomped all over me. Maybe it's a quarter life crisis. Maybe the whole quarantine lifestyle got to me. Maybe the state of the world wore me out. Maybe … Continue reading Worst
The Scarlet Letter
... is one of my least favorite books. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate its literary significance and the importance of the messages and themes expressed in Hawthorne's famous novel. But - and I say this as someone who loves classic literature - it's a downright slog to read. I'm glad that I read … Continue reading The Scarlet Letter
Aunt Allie
I can't believe I haven't talked about this on my blog yet (I am a little behind) but I'm going to be an aunt! I technically already am - my sister has a stepson - but she is now pregnant with a little boy and is due in October. It is also well-known in my … Continue reading Aunt Allie
Homebody
I am, by my own admission, a homebody. Going out really isn't my "thing." Sure, I like to go out to dinner or partake in a social event or two as much as the next person, so I'm not hermit-level, but 6/7 days in the week if I'm not at work, I'm probably at home. … Continue reading Homebody
AF
So, my real name isn't Allie Frost. My real name is not a huge secret or anything, so I don't particularly care if folks know it, but my actual initials are still AF. And I sign everything with my initials. Documents, emails, etc. I do have very poor, distinctive penmanship though, so forgery would be … Continue reading AF
Frostwritten 