The Exquisite Joy of Being Known
“You live!” The woman with the firecracker pixie cut did a double take and bounded for me. We couldn’t remember each other’s …
“You live!” The woman with the firecracker pixie cut did a double take and bounded for me. We couldn’t remember each other’s …
It was the year of our Lord 2009. I had just finished my Master’s degree and the night before my graduation party, …
I am medium good at keeping secrets. I can keep my trap shut no problem, but it hurts. It hurts! I blame the old …
In crisis? Please reach out… Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to chat with someone 24 hours a day. I’ve historically believed that so …
It’s probably because I watch too much Grey’s Anatomy, but I’m always so stupidly hopeful in the face of grave illness. I …
“How many innings are in baseball?” “Why does baseball take so long?” “A RAIN DELAY?” “Will this thing ever end?” Mr. T: …
We started after breakfast, me unpacking colored paper, a pad of poster-sized pages, and a collection of happy office supplies (highlighters, markers, …
We enjoyed a beautiful but frigid visit to New York City, post-Christmas and pre-New Year’s. Since most of our family lives in …
May 23, 2014 Pike Place Market When I landed in Seattle for the International Communication Association convention, rain spattered the plane window …
I heard a strange sound as I backed out of the driveway. Not a thump. Not scraping. Just a subtle change in …