• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Theresa L. Goodrich

  • Home
  • Books
    • Two Lane Gems
  • About Theresa
  • Contact

I declare this a happy place

I haven’t written much lately. And by that I mean I haven’t written much here. I’ve written a lot on The Local Tourist. Although, to be perfectly honest I haven’t even written much there, but I’ve been very busy. Really, crazy, out-of-my-mind busy. And always in the back of my mind I think “I should write more. If I don’t I’m going to explode/implode/replode/do-something-that-will-scar-me-forever-plode” and then I go on about my day putting out fires and starting new ones.

So why haven’t I let loose in this somewhat safe environment?

Because I don’t want THIS to be a rant space.

I had that when I was married. Both times. I kept journals and whenever things were bad (which was often) I wrote in my journal (and filled a few). So now every time I look at those journals I feel anger and sadness and helplessness, and for god’s sake I don’t want to feel that any more. They are buried in boxes and I have the idea that some day I may dredge out all those emotions for a sad series of novels, but today I want them to gather dust.

Now when I have excitement and drama and sorrow I keep it battened down so tight I don’t even want to think of a metaphor or a simile. Suffice it to say that I’ve decided that nothing, and I mean nothing, is getting in.

That’s hard for me. I’m a long walk down a short pier when it comes to hiding emotions and being guarded and not letting anybody through that wispy little gate o’ mine. I’ve got secrets that twenty people know. I’m a vault with perforated seams.

I’ve had a few rants. And every time I’ve wondered if it was worth it. If I have to question that, then it wasn’t.

I hereby declare this website a rant-free zone. If I feel the need to vent I’ll do it over a $1 beer at the Two-way lounge or an angry walk around Palmer Square.

About Theresa

I'm the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist and author of the Two Lane Gems book series. When I'm not telling people where to go, I'm planning my next adventure.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Footer

Theresa L. Goodrich; Author, Traveler, Speaker, Emmy-winner

About Theresa L. Goodrich

Hi! I'm Theresa.  I've been telling people where to go since I was a little girl. Just ask my parents. And my brother. (Um. On second thought, don't ask him.) A … Read more about About Theresa L. Goodrich

Need something to read?

  • Midwest Road Trip Adventures Cover Midwest Road Trip Adventures $19.95
  • Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1 $24.99
  • Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2 $24.99
  • Living Landmarks of Chicago: Tantalizing tales and skyscraper stories; bringing Chicago's landmarks to life Living Landmarks of Chicago $24.99 $19.99

Copyright © 2021 Theresa L. Goodrich ยท Log in