A Heartfelt Christmas Card for 2020
We Zoomed our family Christmas card this year. It just felt…right.
2020
Remember
Remember that sunny morning in New Yorkin Washington DCin PennsylvaniaRemember the placesthe World Trade Centerthe Pentagonthe rural field in Somerset County PennsylvaniaRemember the planesthe smokethe firethe horrorthe evilThe pure, unadulterated evil…Remember these things, remember them well, […]
Some More Coronavirus Thoughts
I like doughnuts in my mouth. I like margaritas in my mouth. I like fresh berries in my mouth. I like those cinnamon candy disks in my mouth.What I don’t like in my mouth are words that other […]
The Lesson in a Dead Pot of Mint
I grow mint. Up until a few months ago, that mint was grown in a very large terra cotta pot in my backyard, but when we moved to our new/old house, I didn’t take the […]
Things I’ve Learned Thanks to the Coronavirus
1. We’ve all been undervaluing pants with elastic waist bands. 2. I’ll never look at toilet paper the same way again. 3. I suspect this whole Coronavirus thing was masterminded by the “Dog Community” as […]
Texts From my Daughter: the mouse
My darling daughter lives alone in a studio apartment. After working three 12hr shifts in ICU, she went home to sleep. And then woke up, sent me the attached screenshot, and informed me she was […]
Love In the Age of Coronavirus: a short story
Natalie was nervous. She knew she shouldn’t be. She was out-going and friendly, always ready with a smile. She shined at social gatherings-the girl everyone seemed to gravitate to. A magnet that drew others to […]
Professional Courtesy, Dude
I was sent an article yesterday. It is entitled “A Photographer is One Ingredient In a Recipe of Many.” I was asked to read it and provide my thoughts. It’s written as a response by […]
Beyond the #BroomChallenge
I know everyone is trying to get their brooms to stand up on their own with the #broomchallenge, but what you might not know is that right now until the end of the week, the […]
A Royal Application
Dear Queen Elizabeth, I understand there is an opening in the royal family and I would like to humbly submit my application. Although I have no formal royal training, I do have a set of […]