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everything you need to know about Talking to Myself...and me.
Hi. I’m Caroline.
I’m a full-time archivist living in Washington D.C. with my perfect but routinely naughty pup, Delilah.
I’m a new creative. Sometimes, I feel like I am standing on shaky ground. But I’ve learned to say, without thoughts of inadequacy, that I am a writer. I always have been, I just didn’t know it.
With the help and continuous encouragement of a few beautiful souls, I find myself here — with this newsletter, this space — and I am proud and grateful. Every moment has been magical.
I’ve put together this piece, with the wonderful direction of
, to pin to the top of my profile. I hope that it will serve as a guide and friendly welcome to people who visit my publication.Below, you will find…
What is Talking to Myself?
More information about me.
An index of past publications.
My favorite newsletters!
I’m here because I need to write. Because I need to read and connect.
I like talking to myself. But I love talking to you.
I believe there is beauty in vulnerability, resiliency, and the wisdom that arises from sharing and connecting.
Join me?
Talking to Myself:
I started writing because my mind was spiraling. I needed an outlet. I began one day by crying on a treadmill at OrangeTheory, and ended it by scribbling on a blank page. I’d never felt such relief.
I don’t want that feeling to end.
Subscribers can expect a new piece on Saturdays.
Talking to Myself is a journey of self-discovery and growth, in which I share my life experiences, both past and present. This newsletter serves as a raw installation where I paint my narrative and weave tales of triumphs, challenges, and the invaluable lessons that happen along the way.
Walk with me, as I reflect on my life — the winding roads of self-discovery.
Get to know me:
Birthplace?
Louisiana.
Sign?
Libra (but balance is hard).
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee, always. I like a strong New Orleans blend.
Favorite Movie?
Toss up between All About Eve and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. You can’t make me choose between Davis and Taylor.
Favorite Sandwich?
Turkey and Swiss, always. If it’s toasted, I may cry from joy.
Favorite Book?
Lonesome Dove. Larry McMurtry makes my heart sing and ache.
Favorite Artist?
Sam Cooke. He makes twisting the night away easy.
Favorite Quote?
From a lesser-known Bette Davis flick, Cabin in the Cotton: “I’d like to kiss ya, but I just washed my hair.”
Ask me anything!
Past writing:
On the high highs and low lows of being human:
On recovery:
Full archive here!
My recommendations:
If you are looking for stunning, honest writing that pierces through the fog AND makes you laugh out loud, that’s
/ The Bittersweet Weekly.For spectacular, colorful, winding, poetic prose, look no further than
/ bacon is the chocolate of meats.Need to connect with soulful, generous, magnanimous spirits, check out
/Make Pure Thy Heart and /The Good, The Fight, The Light.Need help tackling the complicated, or just plain intriguing, questions that stand before us? Turn to
/Sparks from Culture and /I Read This Over Shabbos and /Lighthouse for thoughtful insights.Finally, if you want to read beautiful pieces/reflections from someone who also offers incredible writing advice (from a professor’s perspective!!), that’s
/A Million Stars, A Million Wishes.Thoughts from readers:
Thank you for showing up as you do, Caroline. You never fail to touch me in some way, and I always feel more whole after reading your work.
Caroline’s writing is beautifully executed. I love the imagery she weaves through her words. Her posts are written from her heart and go straight to mine.
Caroline makes me think about the important things in life. She educates, amuses, and inspires.
It’s a joy to read and write and stand with you all!
I love your hero post, Caroline! I've been debating about writing one myself. Well done!
Love this! Your writing is beautiful and the imagery is engaging. Please keep writing!