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Birds on a Wire

January 15, 2021 By Tiffany Sunday

Birds on a Wire is a poem from Proper Grey Areas, my second poetry book. A previous relationship inspired the essence of this poem. During one of my morning runs, I noticed a group of birds sitting on a power line. The birds stared at each other and stared down at me as I pause to look at them.

I thought, so often in relationships, we can become distant from one another. We watch each other thinking the other person will reach out to make a connection to strengthen the relationship. Instead, inaction occurs, both parties become immobile.

Filed Under: Poetry, Writing

A Trip to the Santa Fe Mountains

January 9, 2021 By Tiffany Sunday

A couple of days before New Year’s Eve, I made a last-minute decision to change our road trip to Santa Fe, NM.  My soul was craving downtime. As we drove along 1-40 and then north on 295, my mind relaxed as I watched the passing terrain. I needed physical and mental space to declutter my thoughts and reassess everything.

On our first night in Santa Fe, we order a to-go dinner from the Apothecary restaurant. My son ordered a buffalo burger with feta fries, and I had roasted tomato bisque with a salad. The food was fresh and delicious.

The next day, we ordered takeout breakfast from Cafe Pasqual’s of warm buttery pancakes, turkey bacon, and potatoes. Following breakfast, my son asked to drive to the Ski Santa Fe and explore the walking trails near the ski lodge.

As we walked along the trails near the Ski Santa Fe ski lodge, as the wind raced through the majestic trees, I paused to cherish the calmness of the moment. With each step, I examined my fears, some inherited, that have influenced my decisions.

With the disruption of normalcy, I made a choice to no longer allow these fears to silence my goals and dreams. I asked the mountain for strength to name these fears, and then the courage and determination to push past these fears to reach my writing goals. I sought the encouragement to fully express myself as a poet. With the release of Proper Grey Areas, it felt a release of creative energy.

Our trip was short, three days total. On our return, we slept in my son’s truck at a Love’s Travel Stop which my son thought was cool.

I think about our trip and creatively refreshed I feel since our return. I have tentatively penciled in another short road trip in March. Keeping my fingers crossed that we can revisit the mountains.

Filed Under: Poetry, Writing

Tiffany Sunday Mentioned in the Lake Highlands Advocate

December 16, 2020 By TiltonHousePress

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Tiffany Sunday was interviewed by the Lake Highlands Advocate about the recent release of Proper Grey Areas.

https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2020/12/a-lake-highlands-authors-newest-poetry-book-aims-to-help-readers-feel-a-little-less-alone/

Filed Under: News & Events, Poetry

New Poetry Book Release Proper Grey Areas by Tiffany Sunday

December 9, 2020 By TiltonHousePress

Tilton House Press announced on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the release of Proper Grey Areas – A Collection of Poems by Tiffany Sunday.

Proper Grey Areas is the anticipated sophomore collection of poetry from Tiffany, author of Insatiable Consumption of Being (poetry), and bestselling book How Dyslexics Will Rule the Future. She is also the author of Dyslexia’s Competitive Edge and You Posted What!?

Her second volume of poetry is a powerful, eclectic collection. This book could belong in many categories as readers navigate through emotionally charged themes of love, grief, abuse, equality vs. inequality, and pandemic induced stress.

Attuned to her craft, Tiffany’s piercing allegory and sophisticated use of lineation demonstrate her as an important voice in this genre. Tiffany’s exploration into darker emotions offers a comprehensive picture of her distinctive writing signature. Tiffany’s use of metaphorical elements throughout her writing, convey meaning beyond the literal.

Poems celebrating humanity and the simplistic beauty of nature are woven within the darkness, reminding readers to cherish the gift of being. The collection is accessible to anyone seeking self-reflection and solace.

Proper Grey Areas is available at retail and online booksellers.

Filed Under: Book Updates, Poetry

Borrowed Spaces

November 24, 2020 By Tiffany Sunday

Borrowed spaces are stores, places, anywhere we go outside our homes to feel better. Subconsciously we’re hunting a sensory and emotional fed to fill a void. We seek out places that feel like a second home, a place in our memories that fills us with reassurance, joy, and love.

We seek out places to feel safe and protected. Other spaces instantly relax us, allowing for a brief moment to escape from the stress of the world.

To sit under a star lite sky in a hot tub on a cold winter’s evening. Or to sit by the fireplace with a cup of tea or glass of wine, staring into the flames, thinking nothing at all, giving our minds a chance to relax. Or walking into our favorite store, the warmth of the greetings we feel as we enter the space.

Hatchers Bookstore in London, April 2018

Our eyes carefully view the items, our creativity exploring all possibilities, as we slowly walk through the store. During the holidays, seasonal aromas fill the air, with the offering of warm apple cider.

We all have our go-to places. These places become part of our soul over time, preferred beach house, mountain cabin, or favorite vacation city. Our soul marks these places as “ours,” often refusing to let go. 

With the world turned upside down, we are prevented from visiting our borrowed spaces, creating a feeling of loss. The anchor we need to fill the void grows larger with each passing day. The need intensifies as the void feels overwhelming as we search for an alternative.

As a visual creative, I need to see, touch, and feel what I am purchasing. Unable to visit my “borrowed spaces” invokes a feeling of sadness, especially with the approaching holidays. The laugher, light conversations, and energy of these spaces are silent.   

One night last week, I drove around and looked at my favorite stores. Briefly, I stepped inside a bookstore; it is an obsession. Two other customers and I were the only ones in the store, so maintaining a safe distance was not a problem. I had, too, for a moment, to feel the security of one of my borrowed spaces.

Yes, I was wearing my protective gear and made sure to keep an expanded distance of more than 10 feet. All the beautiful books, journals, and holiday gifts awaiting, tempting me.

To be safe for all, I returned home to burrow, once again, counting the days to visit my borrow spaces. 

Filed Under: Writing

A World Without the Creative Arts Is Dark and Grey

November 18, 2020 By Tiffany Sunday

About this time, fourteen years ago, I bumped into Mark Cuban at Tony & Guy, we chatted for a few minutes, and then later, I asked for a word of advice. Mark said, “always searching for the silver lining,” the advice was in reference to a business I was started. However, his advice can be applied to life and business.   

Since the beginning of 2020, I have kept his advice close. In the mists of the going chaos that swirls around us each day, I take time to appreciate the silver linings that I find. These silver linings can be small blessings, a kind gesture from a neighbor or stranger, or the simple pleasure of listening to music or watching a movie, or looking at beautiful art on Instagram or watching a dance company perform on YouTube.

Giving Light to Darkness

Art fills in the grey areas of our day, giving light to the darkness. Art is expressed in many forms, from dance, music, writing, art, and the creative design of products.

Creative Commons

I could not imagine a day without art, a day without music, a day without a book, a day without a movie, a day without watching a dance performance.

If art disappears, the void would be tremendous.

Our world would feel lifeless, a world without joy or laughter, the sense of awe, or energy we receive from engaging with music, movies, books, and the performing arts.  

November is a month of gratitude and blessings. At Thanksgiving, we slow down enough to acknowledge our gifts, our silver linings, regardless of how small these blessings maybe.

The creative community needs help and support as members have experienced significant career shock due to the pandemic. Each day we consume hours of art from listening to music on Spotify or binge-watching TV shows on Hulu or Netflix. Creatives, like myself, produced the content we all consume.

Today, similar to a TEDx Talk – I challenge you to purchase a song from a new band, a book from an unknown author, a painting from a local artist, offer support to a local performing arts group. Be sure to include local libraries and food banks.  

Unsure of how to help?

Here is a list of apps where creatives promote their work. Donate a few dollars. Your support becomes the silver lining for others. 

Esty, Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, Sound Cloud, Bandcamp, and Ko-Fi, to name a few.

Creatives 

Share your work, create app accounts, so others can help support you and your work. I’ve included a link to my Buy Me a Coffee in the comments section as an example. 

We need to help support each other to ensure we always have art to consume.  

Anything created by machine learning is not the same. Human art feeds the heart, fills the soul, and gives us a sense of purpose, something a machine can never do.

Filed Under: Writing

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