Image by Phyllis Chekenian, inspired by this story. Commissioned in Collaboration with Yarnslingers & the WCAA. The air is brisk. Soon it...

My sister Emily often says, “You want everyone to be happy.” She isn’t wrong. That’s my nature; but I’m realistic. It’s impossible for...

I am preparing for a trip to Greece, trying to hold onto the why of going. Staring at our dogs like I’ll never see them again. Creating a...

Lying usually implies the liar isn’t prepared to face the truth – or is rationalizing that the world isn’t ready for their honesty....

It was a time without options. Certainly, no good ones. So, I became a solicitor. A telephone solicitor. I was reminded of this today,...

When I was a kid, I read a lot of comic books. My dad would say it was ruining my mind and then drink a quart of whiskey, with no sense...

Adapted from That Which Makes Us Stronger It is Thanksgiving. It's impossible to look in any direction without seeing someone I love. My...

“Promise me you’ll be as well behaved as you’ve ever been.” When am I badly behaved? “Okay. Why?” “Your grandma has a doctor’s...

In the last week or so I’ve heard a lot of people trash New Year’s Resolutions. Several friends have called them, “Stupid.” To each their...

I don’t know it yet, but this Christmas will be my most memorable. It starts in December, the day before the first snowfall of the year....