Distracted by Pretty Things
Leslie SeneveyDistracted by Pretty Things is for those who are muddling through life trying to find all the beauty they can amongst the brokenness and bullshit— a diary of sorts where I share stories and musings told with authenticity and a craving for connection.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 152 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Stormy Weather, One-of-a-Kind Weddings & Waterskiing Squirrels
*Originally published in 76107 Magazine
The most up close and personal I’ve ever been with a tornado was during the Big One of 2000. It was whirling right over our neighborhood when my husband decided to be a pretend storm chaser. There...
Current Distractions
June 28, 2026 Edition
I May Be Boiling, But My Kitchen is Not
An Octopus Foot, An Unfinished Journey & The Wilderness Within
My writing has been trickling out in tiny splashes and drips lately, no big gushes or floods whooshing in. Energy sap from a bad case of 2026 Covid is partially to blame, but my creative slowdown actually started a few weeks before my bout...
Current Distractions
June 21, 2026 Edition
Devon’s Back With Podcasts Part 2!
My Favorite Color is Rainbow
I originally published this piece in June, 2025. Pride is evergreen though, so I’m featuring it again in June, 2026.
I’d like to thank the Village People for introducing me to gay people. I was a kid when they came on the scene, and...
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Beauty is everywhere and I am constantly distracted by it. I've made my living as a dancer, designer and writer just trying to leave some beauty behind. Here is where I leave some stories.
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