I suspect I’m not the only one feeling a little wary and vulnerable in my skin these days. A week…
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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.
Inhabiting a moment
“Everything that is not written down disappears except for certain imperishable moments, people and scenes.” — James Salter, “The Art…
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Thank You!
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” – Meister…
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Quiet days
You have traveled too fast over false ground; Now your soul has come to take you back. Take refuge…
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Waiting
You could say, we are waiting here. Waiting to find out which colleges will accept Jack for next fall. (So…
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Book giveaway, events, and online chat
A mother’s midlife memoir paired with a gardening book? What, you might well ask, could these two volumes possibly…
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