The white noise of my dishwasher (baller) guides us through the beginning of what is sure to be a sweet day. I encourage 30 minutes of being good to yourself and I won't take no for an answer. I (for no reason) tell you something about Kurt Russell you might or might not know. And I ask who you loved in 2006. Also what's great about being alive? Tell me everything. I'm here.

LINKS:

Read Steve's full piece on Fatherhood for LitHub here: http://lithub.com/fatherhood-ruining-the-writing-career-saving-the-writing/

Read an excerpt from Steve's book "Breaking into the Backcountry" here: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/product/Breaking-into-the-Backcountry,674653.aspx

Follow Steve on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/The_Big_Quiet

Watch an Electric Literature animation based on one line from a Steve Edwards piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ9x1yu8F6U