A Time to Read

The Covid-19 period has been difficult for everyone—for millions here in America and around the world, it has been more than difficult—it has been heart-wrenching and tragic. The truth is we’ve all had to cope, some of us more than others. A friend asked recently if...
An Act of Faith and Magic: The Opposite of Fate

An Act of Faith and Magic: The Opposite of Fate

Some years ago, by chance, I turned on the radio and heard Amy Tan on This American Life. She was talking about a time when she had been flat broke, and how a fender-bender had brought her the exact amount of money she needed to fix her cat’s broken leg. I...
A Lovely Getaway: Mr. Fooster Traveling on a Whim

A Lovely Getaway: Mr. Fooster Traveling on a Whim

One shelf in my studio bookcase is reserved for books on writing. It is a collection made up of a few writers whose books about writing have inspired and helped me; they have fueled my writing energy and aided my craft. Mixed in with those books are some plays and...