Keep it in the Family by Anna Wilson

Keep it in the Family by Anna Wilson

Writing out of the Void

when existential angst threatens to stifle creativity

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Anna C Wilson
Apr 01, 2025
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“Nature abhors a vacuum.” This was one of Dad’s more bizarre catchphrases. I can’t remember why he used to say it. Possibly during some home science experiment. Maybe to tease my sister about the state of her bedroom. Probably because he loved Aristotle who is credited with the phrase.

Whatever. The phrase is rattling around my head today. I think maybe …

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