Category: People

  • An Apology

      This is a maudlin’ post, very indirectly related to writing, so if you’d like to skip it, I totally understand. *** Time gives one perspective. Experience gives one insight. Experience makes for great writing fodder, because you can look back at all the people you knew over the years and re-diagnose their hang-ups while…

  • Promises, Promises

    Early in July, a friend of mine died. I’ve cycled and sobbed and collapsed and got up so many times I’ve lost count. July was a rough month. Since I received news of his death, I’ve been all flavors of … kattywampussed. I picked up working on a beading project again that I’d told a…

  • The Mark of Shame

    I’m a little upset today. I shouldn’t be just because of an opinion piece I read. Hey – the US has this quirky tradition of free expression, right? I often read an opinion piece, think “nope,” and move on. But for some bizarre, other-worldly reason, this one hit me where I live, and from more…