Archive - From My Notes to You

Writing more and more is starting to feel like learning how to ride a bike.

Jul 28 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

To the Woman Who Can Relate

This post discusses themes of domestic violence.

Jul 1 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

June 2025

A Note About West Virginia

It's West Virginia Day and I'm feeling some hometown pride after an emotional week for our state.

Jun 21 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

Monday Digest: 3 months into 30

A fun weekend, epiphanies, periods, and weird dreams.

Jun 16 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

The Curiosity That Deconstructed Me

Raise your hand if you grew up with a nuclear family that went to church every Sunday and sometimes Wednesday night.

Jun 15 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

Monday Musings: Finding My Writing Style

This month has been both restful and dreadful.

Jun 2 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

May 2025

April 2025

Lessons from Tahlequah: The Orca Who Mourned Her Dead Calf for Weeks

I read about this mother orca who was documented for grieving her dead baby and write about how this made me feel seen.

Apr 6 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

February 2025

National CASA/GAL Association for Children: My Personal Experience & Why I Stopped Supporting it

Never thought I'd be one to stop supporting an organization whose mission is to life up the voiceless but here I am.

Feb 16 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

Feeding My Mind

“The Unfed Mind Devours Itself”

Feb 10 •

Elizabeth D. Russell

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