Jessica Skinner
the contemplative author
Freelance writer, amateur photographer and life enthusiast. I grew up in New Paltz, New York, a small town in the epically beautiful Hudson Valley. After 25 years of dark, cold winters, I took a cue from the birds and migrated south to sunny Austin. Prior to relocation I based my perception of the south strongly on, “My Cousin Vinny.”
After two years in Austin, I currently reside on the east end. I sling coffees to pay rent and keep it crafty with creative endeavors, cultural explorations and locally budding projects such as Cuentame Magazine.
My (possibly defunct) blog.
My flickr.
I’m currently obsessed with Patrick Winfield’s Polaroid composites, woodland homes, ivy on brick, and my growing record collection.
questions from fellow ytc authors:
- what is your favorite musical?
- It’s a toss up between Mary Poppins & Newsies. They both reflect class systems and trying times IN SONG AND DANCE. I mean, come on.
- how do you want to die?
- Spontaneous combustion. Is that painful?
- favorite pizza topping at favorite pizza place?
- I’m really loving East Side Pie’s spinach, olives & feta slices.
- pirate or ninja?
- Arrrggghhh you kidding me? Pirates get the booty.
- if you could choose a pseudonym what would it be?
- DJ Razzle Dazzle
- what favorite childhood film helped form your worldview?
- BIG
