Writing

  • Without Donald Hall

    Donald Hall, one of my favorite poets and the husband of another of my favorite poets — Jane Kenyon — died this past Saturday. He was 89 — the age my mother was when she died earlier this year. Hall… Continue reading

    Without Donald Hall
  • Welcome to Spark and Spitfire

    “She’s a spitfire!” That’s how my latest financial advisor referred to me the first time he met with my life partner and beloved, Adrienne, a couple of weeks ago. I had only met with him twice. I didn’t recall anyone… Continue reading

    Welcome to Spark and Spitfire