So It’s You, Flannery
Flannery O’Connor left more than a legacy on American literature, she and Dad left messages that caught my attention and reignited my passion.
Why Are Public Restrooms So Complicated?
For the love of public restrooms everywhere, why aren’t touchless features an all-or-nothing deal? I think it’s for entertainment. What about you?
Promise You Won’t Be Mad
When a child calls from college and makes you promise not to be mad, where does your mind go? Let me tell you.
20 Years in Colorado: Mountains, Marmots and a Coincidental Meetup
On the very day when it crosses my mind that I have lived in Colorado for exactly 20 years, I cross paths with people who live where my life’s journey began.
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
It was my first turtle sighting since Dad’s death a month ago, and I wondered what it might feel like when it happened.
Raise a Glass to Toastmasters
While I have no trouble speaking on stage, I would clam up in small gatherings, such as dinner events. I knew I needed to work on being confident when there wasn’t a podium in the room.
The Offering
Sometimes I just want to experience my life without feeling compelled to write about it.
A Heart, a Hip, and a Rescue Pup
We both wanted to meet this big-eyed puppy as soon as possible. Later, we would discover how that pull on our hearts would be lifesaving.
What Kind of Mom Does That?
When I posed for a photo in Red Square in 1992, I never imagined that the baby I left at home would one day pose for a similar photo 23 years later.
