Dodging the Floods at Colorado Bend State Park
We were safe. We made smart decisions. We climbed to higher ground. And we waited and watched the floodwater. And we still needed to be …
When an Apology Isn’t an Apology
Call me old fashioned but an apology should contain some variation of the words “sorry” or “regret.” As in, “I’m sorry I …” or “I …
Short Attention Span (or Reading in the Time of COVID-19)
Yes, I have been reading. I’ve been reading a lot. Books, after all, provide a great escape from reality and who isn’t looking for some …
A Vision Board Meets a Pandemic
Hey, it’s me. I haven’t seen you in a long, long time. And anyone who’s deadline-driven (like me) knows the dread of putting something off …
Austin, We Have A Helicopter Problem
First, the underlying hum. The note is a droning low G — I know because, strumming, I matched it on my guitar. Second, layered atop …
Ending 2019 with a Book List
So, how many books did I read this year? In my first year to take on the #52booksin52weeks challenge, I finished a total of 71 …
When a Debate Isn’t Really a Discussion
Somehow, at some point over the years, my dad began to see me as the embodiment of every liberal politician he can’t stand. Now, I’m …
Bluebonnets in October
The first thing I noticed when I got out of the car was two weeks absent meant a lot of leaves. Because I’m obsessive about …
Books Are My Addiction
As we planned our Texas Book Festival agenda, my friend Catherine asked if I needed one or two trips to the book tent. And laughed …
About a Memoir, Some Poems, and That Insane Border Wall
When I finish a book in a day, you know it’s good. Yesterday, I stopped by the library to pick up one of my books …