Writerly Thoughts | Laura Bruno Lilly

Fall of Freedom – 11/21-22, 2025

laura bruno lilly — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:58:35 +0000

Let the Creative Resistance Begin ‘641’ Laura Bruno Lilly and Kevin McKinney (Doc Snow) If unable to view video, go here. Poem for '641'spoken word by Laura Bruno Lilly©2025I am woman.I have a uterus.Feminism is in my DNA.Family is my tribe.I was once an at-risk pregnant person.I received accessible, science-based, person-centered care during those vulnerable […]

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Fall of Freedom Project Update

laura bruno lilly — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:48:40 +0000

Monday evening, 11/17: I just pushed ‘submit’ on the Fall of Freedom Event Registration Form. This is a big deal. Not in the fact that Kevin and I are now committed to the deadline, but because even as creative participants, we don’t fit the mold – we are not an organization. In fact, under the […]

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It’s amazing what a new set of strings will do for one’s sense of well being

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:56:01 +0000

Prior to my first face-to-face meeting with K (Fall of Freedom presentation piece collaborator), I quickly changed out strings on the Prisloe. My thinking being: if we are going to live-perform our evolving ensemble presentation piece in 3 weeks, I need to have freshly broken in strings for the momentous occasion. Weeks of private […]

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ShoutOut: Fall of Freedom Event

laura bruno lilly — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:28:25 +0000

Note: I’ve been managing a constant stream of migraine waves since mid-September resulting in controlled silence on my end of various communications – including blogging! As many of you know, doing what needs to be done (work, teaching, just laying low, etc) during those times is challenging and often impossible. Today I seem to be […]

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RIP Robert Redford

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:34:55 +0000

please note: scroll/read to the end to discover who won the giveaway. Robert Redford – August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025movie star, director, producer and film champion, heartthrob, environmentalist, philanthropist, family man, political activist, person of consequence and (he)artistic everyman Movie star, director, producer and film champion Most are acquainted with these aspects of […]

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Deborah’s Book Blog Tour Sneak Peek

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:39:13 +0000

Sometime this past Spring, longtime blogger friend, Deborah Brasket asked if I’d be an ARC reader for her debut novel, When Things Go Missing set for publication September 22nd. I jumped at the chance! Some of you may be wondering: what exactly is an ARC Reader? First off, ARC stands for “Advanced Readers Copy” and […]

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Priorities Over Chaos

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:33:57 +0000

Like many of you, I’m finding it difficult to post regularly. For whatever reason, and there are many significant factors involved, it’s just how things are for me right now. An easing back into the blogging rhythm just hasn’t presented itself before now. I’ve noticed several bloggers I follow have courageously forged forth with timely […]

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A Roundabout Post for Black History Month

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:01:15 +0000

Note: It would not be prudent for me to share how the past 29 days of our lives have been personally & directly changed within our family and friends since 1/20/2025. Or specific instances of how those changes reach farther than just us. Instead, what follows is an attempt at showing in a less threatening […]

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Making Angels Cry – Poem

laura bruno lilly — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:47:34 +0000

Making Angels Cry Laura Bruno Lilly ©2024 Making Angels CryLaura Bruno Lilly ©2024The worldIt goes hither and yon.Yet 21st century aromas lingerStrangely unsettling these past years. Strongly scented with testosterone – aggression –A generation that knows no other way.In the name of progress, our input has become narrow.Fully incomplete, unfeeling, unreal.How to thrive in such […]

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Something to Ponder #1

laura bruno lilly — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:46:39 +0000

note: I’m gonna go out on a limb here. Naming this post with a “1” after it implies there will be more to come…let’s see how well that works out. Meantime, enjoy the break from most things serious! Way back when I was in the duo Laura & Thereza*, we came across yet another ‘Celtic’ […]

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