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I write.
Sometimes I even like how it turns out.
Freudian Lawn Job
Mon May 29 2017
I feel like there is a great metaphor in here somewhere—a reason for my purely accidental yet consistent egregious behavior. Read more »
In Conversation With Leslie Lawrence, Author of "The Death of Fred Astaire"
Wed May 24 2017
Interview style book review of a marvelous essay collection about life, learning, and teaching. There are also children and dogs. Read more »
Divorce Is A Car Crash And You’re Both At Fault
Tue May 23 2017
No matter what the insurance company says, both parties are always at fault in every car accident, and if you can’t see your part in causing the accident, you are doomed to repeat it. The same can be said for divorce. View at huffingtonpost »
They Tell Me I’m a Queerspawn
Thu May 18 2017
Queerspawn are children of GLBTQ parents, and the word has been around for a least a decade. Apparently I have a tribe. View at huffingtonpost »
Ernest Hemingway Backstage at his Granddaughter’s First Dance Recital
Sat May 13 2017
This was a writing prompt that made me happy. Sometimes it's important to remember that writing is supposed to be fun. Read more »
Life At The Fringe
Tue May 09 2017
I know all about living at the fringes of society. First, I was one of only two kids in first grade who had divorced parents, plus my mom was gay. But there was more to it than that. View at huffingtonpost »
Underwear Regrets
Tue May 02 2017
This is one of the first flash essays I ever wrote. I still like it. Read more »
Rite This Injustis!
Sat Apr 29 2017
My youngest son has objected to spelling since he was first introduced to the concept. It wasn’t the work of memorization that irked him, but rather the nonsensical ways that words were spelled. Read more »
Ruminations on My First Love, Now Outgrown
Tue Apr 25 2017
When the phone rings, my first instinct is to hit it with something, or throw it. I feel assaulted. No, that’s too strong of a word, but certainly invaded. Read more »
Observations on Aging
Fri Apr 21 2017
The lessons we carry forward from childhood aren’t from the big discussions, but rather emerge from watching who are parents are in their day-to-day life. Read more »
