Maureen Langloss
@maureenlangloss
Writer in NYC. Former Attorney. EIC Split Lip Magazine. Copper Nickel Editor's Prize | BASS Distinguished Story | Kenyon Review | Ploughshares | Artist-in-Residence @ South 85 Journal | Next up: Sixth Finch
Finally read this. It’s been on my to do list since it came out 😂
Hey, friends! I’m reading some of my weird little poems at the CHEEKS launch in NYC on Friday, July 31. At the one and only YU & ME BOOKS! If you’re in town, I’d absolutely love to see you there. Thanks for supporting this great new literary magazine. 💜
You all, I injured myself by doing too many puzzles. My neck is killing me! I might have to stop doing them, but I’m addicted. 😂
Thanks so much, Melissa! And by the way, I took this photo a few weeks ago to send you because it reminded my of your work! Then I forgot to send you. 😘
This sun seems bad. Pretty sure we are in trouble when the sun looks like this.
Time is very stretchy. It feels like yesterday & forever since we lost my mom. But it’s actually been 2 years today. July 16. I credit my mom for every good thing in my life. She was so much fun and enjoyed her kids and grandkids so much. We brought each other a lot of joy. What a gift. 💗
Here is the full view! @yoadrianididit.bsky.social guessed bicycle handlebar, which is correct!
Saw an interesting shadow on the sidewalk. Can you guess what it is?
Who are these monsters who aren’t reading to their young kids? This is seriously one of the best things people can do for their kids (& themselves!) Gift link to this excellent but depressing article by @rosehorowitch.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
I cracked open this gorgeous new issue of @epiphanylit.bsky.social last night & read the most 🔥 story by @livesinpages.bsky.social! So many lines that hit so hard but this one especially: “Isn’t actual writing more than just observations?” Ouch!
Did you know there’s a new lit mag making its debut this summer? In print! It’s called CHEEKS! And the launch party is at Yu & Me Books in NYC on July 31. I hope you will join me there! In the meantime, check out the 1st issue contributor list ⬇️
You all, I woke up with puzzle anxiety in the middle of the night because of this thing! Help!!
My attempts at capturing the strawberry moon from a moving car last night while my kids screamed at me that it was not going to work (and they were right 😂).
For someone who has hemochromatosis, I am very lucky I have a very big vein that is super easy to tap. But I am very unlucky that these phlebotomies knock me the hell out. Anyway, for the first time ever they gave me a T-shirt! And some Girl Scout cookies!
My uncle just sent me this photo of my mom & my namesake—my aunt Maureen—two women taken way too young. My daughter got some wild good news this weekend & the bittersweet is not being able to share it with these two ladies. ❤️
Mamdani might not be able to run for president. But I think he will be a king maker. The Democrats need to rock him out wherever they can because people like him, he’s a great speaker, & he’s only going to grow more successful & powerful over time. This is my prediction. He can help us win midterms.
Would anyone wear this pink deal on the mannequin in the middle? I just cannot picture an actual human wearing it. Maybe in a different color? But I know nothing about fashion. Maybe MJ Hammer pants meets court jester meets hella pink is all the rage?
Max with head out a car window on a gorgeous sunny day. Dog perfection.
Blue & orange In the sky On the buildings In the heart Knicks in Five
My kid’s godfather was at the game yesterday. I was texting him gloom & doom. & he sent me these texts. He was right. Watching the Knicks claw their way back was a lesson to all of us. No matter what our mountain to climb is, we just have to keep doing the work.