Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” …
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writing & reading
A good book changes us, inspires us, perhaps even answers a few of life’s questions. Over the years, I’ve shared many personal favorites and this community of passionate readers has responded in kind, with hundreds of book recommendations offered in the comments. You’ll find reviews here, gift suggestions, and lists of favorites, as well as observations about the writing life. Dive in. Read more about what writing & reading mean to me, or browse the archive of stories below.
Housework, Soulwork
Shall I strip the sheets off the bed?” I asked my friend, a prolific writer who happens at the moment…
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On telling the truth
I don’t think I’ve ever done a Q&A session with readers when the question hasn’t come up: “How do your…
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Ordinary Days, everywhere (and, finally, the words to the video)
A funny thing happened last weekend. I turned on my computer to check email, and there were a dozen letters…
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Parenting wisdom & a Mother’s Day gift for you
A few years ago, I packed all my child-raising books into shopping bags and delivered them to the used bookstore. …
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A go-to cake recipe, and (final) Magical Journey readings
I long ago lost count of how many times I’ve made this lemon cake. The recipe, clipped from the Boston…
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