The Sound of Writing
When I see someone with IPOD tucked in a pocket or strapped to his arm, part of me wonders why he isn’t writing. Music is my muse. I don’t know […]
Raining trees and writing
I sat with author Olivia Hoblitzelle on her back patio, talking about the re-release of her wonderful book, The Majesty of Your Loving, set for this fall. Originally an indie […]
Ridiculously Rhubarb
I’m a meditative cook. Sometimes when my writing is stalled, I take to the kitchen to clear the tangled pathways. The sift of flour, rhythmic swing of a chef’s knife, first […]
Stealing Home
I admit it. It was I, on the street, with my bare hands. I stole a sprig of lilac. I have resisted the larcenous urge for more than a week. […]
When the universe knocks twice
I had lunch with photographer Lisa Cohen this week. We’d never met–I was responding to an ask from an old friend who wanted to help Lisa get more notice for […]
It takes a village, plus
Six months ago, I took a big cleansing breath and pushed October Run out into the world. Tonight, I’m heading over to a local book party in my honor and […]