Erika Swinson
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Writing


Articles, Book Chapters, Essays, etc.

Excerpt from book chapter In Search of Mother:


"...The day I found her, I came across a long shipping box teetering off the side of a recycling bin.  Instinctively, I responded by hurrying to prevent this box from falling to the ground.  I found humor in this gesture almost immediately.  Personifying my interaction with this non-living object was immediately associated in my mind with the natural reaction one might have to save an actual living baby from falling.  I was aware of my strange interpretation, and it took hold as I wondered how I could further manifest this personification. 
My own willingness to suspend disbelief and turn fantasy into reality, the same experience that I would later require of my audience, led me to begin at the beginning.  I documented this birthing event in my video, making a baby...." 


Poetry


Excerpt from Pierce:

should i be
standing
here alone and
crowded
societies idiosyncrasies
not my own - punishment - privilege -
the new realities that
come as gently as...


Nothings

 

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I just woke up in this 
body one day.

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Rules and Instructions


from Rules:

Rule for ending my frustration with you
Just do what I tell you to do and keep in mind (as a given) that I am 
usually (or like everyone else want to be) right.  Then act accordingly.



from Instructions:

Nose Kisses!  [Inspired by my daughter] 
Get face to face with another person you love.  Look them in the eyes. While smiling put the tip of your nose to their nose and move your head side to side.
You may have to hold their head to accomplish this successfully.  Pull away quickly and in a high pitched voice say, "nose kisses!" drawing out each word a bit.    

Please note:  Smiling and laughter may result.  
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