The Thought Refinery
Courtnie WilliamsMicro essays, poetry, + prose about motherhood, military life, + random thoughts. Sometimes presented with a dash of pessimism.
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| Issues | 13 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 2 years ago |
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where I'm from
I am from a land of towering saguaros, disappearing corn fields + cow farms, and an unforgiving sun—a place where baskets overflow with crispy tortilla chips + endless salsa.
I am from a home of weathered hands, wavering voices, + two impe...
the burning quiet
the desert willow in bloom
Welcome to my little rollercoaster. Life has felt chaotic, exhausting, and overwhelming while also feeling heartwarming, simple, and treasured. We are in the middle of moving to the next place the Navy is sending...
slow
another sunset on Oahu
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Slow like
sleep leaving my body at the first slivers of morning light,
the checks on...
the things I want to tell you, pt II
let’s sit + have a chat here
If we were sitting together at the beach (it’s where I feel most at ease lately), I’d take a deep breath + let the roaring hush of the waves clear the {mental} space for us. The loudness + outrage of the world...
the wellness of baking cookies
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I head to the kitchen to bake cookies because
everything around me is loud.
The TV singing joyous kid songs,
the thoughts in my mind clang...
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Lover of a quiet life. Introverted to the core. Not so secret pessimist. I spend far more time thinking than I do writing, but I’m trying to change that.
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