February 20, 2019
Silencio Blanco (White Silence)
“They can be gods, idiots, or worms. They are able to nurture children or terrify adults. They survive indefinitely without … Read More “Silencio Blanco (White Silence)”
February 12, 2019
Faithful to Old Faithful
“There’s a sweetness about them that tugs at our hearts,” said my sister, Dawna, when I asked about the commitment … Read More “Faithful to Old Faithful”
February 8, 2019
Ignite 2/8/19
In one week, it will be Valentine’s Day! As Dorothy Parker said: “Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song,/a … Read More “Ignite 2/8/19”
February 1, 2019
Ignite 2/1/19
“Life is a great surprise,” said Vladimir Nabokov, “I do not see why death should not be an even greater … Read More “Ignite 2/1/19”
January 25, 2019
Ignite 1/25/19
Sadly, more than 800,000 Federal employees are living on a shoestring budget. But what would life be like if you … Read More “Ignite 1/25/19”
January 23, 2019
Survival of the Prettiest
What if survival of the fittest is not enough to explain nature? What if we also needed survival of the … Read More “Survival of the Prettiest”
January 18, 2019
Winter Sleep
Yesterday, much-loved poet Mary Oliver died of lymphoma. She was 83. As NPR posted in its obituary, “Oliver won many … Read More “Winter Sleep”
January 17, 2019
That’s So Pat! 1/17/19
Hey there! Pat here with some toad-ally exciting news! I’m launching an advice column about life — from toad rage … Read More “That’s So Pat! 1/17/19”