An endless source of amusement:
He always had a joke to tell, a funny story, or did something to make me laugh. He could take the two parts of whatever it was that I was crying over and make them … Continue reading >>
Fiction draws from real life
The small town of Nopiming in In the Context of Love is loosely modeled after my hometown, Independence, Ohio. Characters Angelica and Joe's first date are to the Maple … Continue reading >>
Futons have come a long way in the twenty years since my son had one. His bedroom was small, so a folding bed had been a good fit, but the frame had so many loose parts it was impossible … Continue reading >>
How We Make Memories:
My fourth grade teacher, Miss Pastor, at Hillside Elementary was a stern woman. Her reprimands were shaming, and her glare could turn a kid's legs to Jell-o. I shook … Continue reading >>
Non-conformist 70s fashion:
The boho-chic, hippie look in the 1970s was non-conformist anti-fashion: free flowing, romantic, artsy and unique, and often involved sewing, especially patches and … Continue reading >>
I love my Welsh Pembroke Corgi, Clementine, but lately, she's been a little clingy. Maybe she has cabin fever. Our walks have been a bit short this winter. As long as it's over 18º F and there's no … Continue reading >>