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May 25, 20223 min read
19
How does one process the deaths of 19 elementary school children in Texas? I don’t know. But I do know that it’s tempting to numb the...


May 20, 20223 min read
Because I Knew You
As I scanned the various landscapes that friends posted on social media for Earth Day, I reflected on how my own love for the outdoors...


Mar 27, 20222 min read
The Narcissism of Love
My parents and I loved the game show, Let’s Make a Deal. Audience members wore costumes, really good ones. Contestants were asked which...


Feb 14, 20222 min read
You and I
As my husband and I were driving over the Cascade Mountains, Apple Music served up an old favorite, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, by...


Feb 9, 20223 min read
Twilight Friends
Twenty years ago, I attended my friend Carol’s wedding. The day, magical, right down to the cake made of pastel cupcakes. The bride and...


Jan 24, 20222 min read
An Open Mind
Freshman year. My parents and I had said our last goodbyes and given our final hugs. They were walking out of my dorm room when my dad...


Jan 11, 20222 min read
A Goodbye and an Amaryllis
My daughter headed back to college this morning. Second semester of sophomore year. We got up early to cram her bags into the car. She...


Jan 5, 20222 min read
Invisible
As I awaited my coffee order, a gentleman in a company jacket entered the cafe and quickly skirted customers off the floor runners. Quite...
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