[ongoing long story about Amelia, an ambivalent grad student on the cusp of making a decision, any decision. She has a huge rescue dog Raul and a very wealthy friend Jana.] I take the long, long walk home. She said…

This past weekend I attended the Oregon Country Fair on Friday and Sunday. This was the 58th year of this special three-day event. It was my fifth time attending the fair. Stevie, my son, had been attending the Oregon country…

I think about those stiff-as-a-brick ski boots of my childhood. I was definitely bound by those snapping buckles. The pain in my unmoving freezing foot as I stood in line for the lift to the beginners' slopes has never faded.…

We all have that child in us, right? At least I hope we do, since I’d rather not be alone in this sad but necessary realization. I’d love to believe I am not the only little girl doing her best…

[continued!] Dear Bernard, Where do I begin? I'd love to tell you that I'm sorry, because I truly never want to cause you pain, but I'm not entirely sure I need to be sorry. And I know my apology won't…

At the start of a Fall semester, 12 eager faces stare up at me from the floor where I have the freshmen doing the necessary stretches they will be required to do every single class, without fail, no excuses, and…

[You inspired me to continue exploring some characters!] Cheesy pasta shapes for Ada. She ate quickly, leaving half of a single mangled star at the edge of the only bowl without a chip in it. June is relieved; she wouldn't…

[jumping around in my story, sorry for the inherent confusion] The 3x5 cards didn't help. Whatever magic they had for writers in the dark past didn't work for me. Instead I was out of time, sat there madly typing something…

They circle the labyrinth but do not find the other. Lonely he was when they sent him to war. Dig out your crops. Uproot yourself. No one obeys such commands except by force. An inner force too is a reckoning.…

I don't expect a miracle, said Mister Fitzpatrick. I merely ask that in the remaining minutes of class you use your time to write a paragraph about the Court's ruling this week. He handed out binder paper. Any questions? Can…

Good morning, and welcome to the Highest Court in The Land, the Supreme Court We'll talk about it all morning, as soon as we get our phones tucked away. So come on up, plug that little baby into the re-charger…