Ophelia’s flower speech in Hamlet is often taught as the moment she “goes mad.” But this reading assumes that coherence is neutral—and that breakdown is the only explanation for altered speech.

The third week of my workshop series Women and Anger in Shakespeare will focus on Desdemona from Othello.

On January 28, 2026, we will join Cressida to confront her rage and our own.

On January 21, 2026, we will join Ophelia and confront her rage and our own.

Starting January 21… Explore Shakespeare’s women like never before:through rage, voice, and creative reclamation . ✨ Tea ritual ✨ Monologue exploration ✨ Writing + performance ✨ A safe space to speak fire Wednesdays at 7 PM in Ashland Registration is open now: Classes & Coaching

I was first drawn to this book by the title on its spine. All the Dead Lie Down jumped out at me like a plea to be read.

I walk my dog around a beautiful neighborhood in southern Ashland, OR. Spikey Victorians interspersed by wide Craftsman and mid-century flat-roofed houses, a patchwork of the architectural history of this town. As I walk, I notice someone has painted “Stay Angry” on the sidewalk. A few more blocks, and there it is again: “Stay Angry”. All around this quiet, hilly, residential neighborhood, someone thinks it’s necessary to remind walkers to remember their rage.  Reading Soraya

The Brontes by Catherine Brighton I had a picture book when I was little called "The Brontës". It showed snapshots of what growing up a...

A 10-week online playwriting course  where you’ll learn the basics of story structure, character development, and dialogue. With small...

✨ Exciting news for my owl friend, Evelune! ✨ She and many of her companions will be flying to Nous Restaurant  for the Ashland First...