October 9, 2018
A Blackbird’s Song
Did the song of a blackbird bring comfort to my dying friend? ***** “A blackbird’s song can’t stop disease, but … Read More “A Blackbird’s Song”
October 5, 2018
Ignite 10/5/18
At the time of this writing, I am recovering from a colonoscopy and on the television downstairs, I can hear … Read More “Ignite 10/5/18”
October 2, 2018
In Cold Texas
On August 11, 2006 — a sweltering Friday night — 16-year-old Amber Wyatt reported that she had been raped in … Read More “In Cold Texas”
September 28, 2018
Ignite 9/28/18
I didn’t sleep much last night. I am still so saddened by the suffering of two families wrought by the … Read More “Ignite 9/28/18”
September 27, 2018
The Hearing
Nearly two-thirds of the country will be watching the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today. I had planned to post on … Read More “The Hearing”
September 25, 2018
Truth Meltdown
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced communist, but people for whom the … Read More “Truth Meltdown”
September 22, 2018
Aglow 9/22/18
This weekend, Spark and Spitfire introduces a new regular weekend post called AGLOW, which will feature a poem that has had meaning for me … Read More “Aglow 9/22/18”
September 19, 2018
Gone Girl
On Sunday, after some online research, I determined that Pat — the toad that has been living in my garbage … Read More “Gone Girl”
September 18, 2018
You Should Be Worried, Paul
I had forgotten all the details of the seven-plus times I had been physically and verbally assaulted by men during … Read More “You Should Be Worried, Paul”