Five Reasons Why Grocery Shopping for Guests is Like Development Work. . .
The first time I spent extended time with my brother and his wife to be, we went out to eat a lot. The second time, she cooked in my...
LEFT (it’s) OVER (s)
The tea kettle whistles. The water is ready, for coffee. My sister in law has already measured the instant crystals and sugar. The...
Black Lace: The beauty of negative space
The first year I was back home in Wisconsin after leaving Guatemala, I went to the 4th of July parade. I tried to take my dog, and he...
Anyone Else But Me
“Why would anyone go to see that?” he points at the advertisement for a production of “Wicked”. He mimics that singer in a snide manner...
In My Family
In my family, I talk. Daddy hugs. I dance. Mommy kisses. I cry. They sing. I smile. They sleep. We dream. In my family. When I talk...
American? Independence: Excerpt Solo, Sea Captain
The temperature had most definitely grown cooler but there was no wind. Bagel shivers, but it may not be from cold. I retreat to an...
Adelaide Literary Award for Best Essay FINALIST for 2017
Excerpt STRINGS IN OUR HANDS: A Memoir for my Community of Teachers I sat on Oscar’s front step in Guatemala, holding his daughter after...
I Wonder. Woman?
I was invited to see the new movie release Wonder Woman last weekend. Admittedly I have dabbled in having favorites in the superhero...
