February 1, 2023
Maternal Pop-ups — Part One
What do you do when your dead mother pops-up? Pay attention?
Category: Mothers
June 16, 2021
Stick-to-itiveness
You can learn a lot from a sparrow about how to fix something in your home without using duct tape.
June 4, 2021
Years of the Cicadas
For decades, the appearance of the 17-year cicadas was my life metaphor. Then I saw the light.
February 4, 2021
Succumbing to a Broken Heart
Losing a child to suicide is unbearable. It is a heartache no one can heal.
February 27, 2020
My Ancient Virus
“My memory has something to say about the way trauma has altered my body’s DNA, like an ancient virus,” writes … Read More “My Ancient Virus”
February 14, 2020
Love as Strong as An Ox
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! What’s it like to make your way through life with someone? Roz Chast has quite a unique … Read More “Love as Strong as An Ox”
February 5, 2020
My Starter Home — Three Decades Later
Thirty years ago today, I moved into what I assumed would be my “starter” home — an 820-square-foot house where … Read More “My Starter Home — Three Decades Later”
June 5, 2019
On Turning 66
Today I turn 66 which is meaningful for two reasons: one, I am now eligible for full Social Security benefits. More … Read More “On Turning 66”
May 16, 2019
Green Orb
Ever take a photograph with your iPhone (or any camera) and later realize there was a green orb in the … Read More “Green Orb”
January 11, 2019
None of It Mattered
Two days ago, I witnessed a heartbreaking tragedy unfold on Facebook. I still can’t shake it. A month ago yesterday, … Read More “None of It Mattered”