A Lemon in Motion

Travel, emotion, & beyond.

By Bethany Lemons

· Launched a year ago

Floating on Anyway

The age of your parent at their death feels like a deadline. As a result, I’ve spent my entire life grieving my entire life. When life is dominated by…

Jun 8 • Bethany Lemons

Beyond Resolutions: Why Reflect?

Before the year goes on any further, let me pull this one outta the drafts.

Jan 31 • Bethany Lemons

I am not your sun (spoken word & reflection)

As a woman, I must be sacrificial. As a Christian, a servant. As an artist, practical. I'm much more than this, so how is it that my "too much" will…

Jan 7 • Bethany Lemons

Mamaw Music

You may have read my essay about my Mamaw when it was published last year. Before it was an essay, it was a longer blog post. I haven't shared it…

Dec 1, 2025 • Bethany Lemons

Fish Out of Water

I'm not sure what I expected from visiting a Turkish hammam in downtown Istanbul, but one thing is for sure: my expectations were SURPASSED.

Nov 23, 2025 • Bethany Lemons

A Lemon at Rest

An object in motion (presumably including a Lemon) continues in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. In travel, that force is…

Oct 14, 2025 • Bethany Lemons

Just Standing Here & Doing Little Tasks

Potential and dread are not so different. "Good God, you're a mess." --Noah Kahan, and also pretty much anyone who has ever gotten close to me.

Jun 16, 2025 • Bethany Lemons

The Tale of Nine Cities

In the 2nd grade, I promised my class two things: one day I'd visit the ancient Trojan ruins, and I would find the missing Trojan horse. Well, someone…

Jun 6, 2025 • Bethany Lemons

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