Lifestyle Dodging the Floods at Colorado Bend State Park September 5, 2020September 5, 20205 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 …
current events When an Apology Isn’t an Apology July 24, 2020July 24, 20202 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 …
Lifestyle Austin, We Have A Helicopter Problem January 3, 2020June 16, 20200 First, the underlying hum. The note is a droning low G — I know because, strumming, I matched it on my guitar. Second, layered atop …
Lifestyle When a Debate Isn’t Really a Discussion November 11, 2019June 16, 20200 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 …
Lifestyle Bluebonnets in October November 9, 2019November 9, 20190 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 …
current events About a Memoir, Some Poems, and That Insane Border Wall November 6, 2019June 16, 20203 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 …
Lifestyle My Zip Line Adventure in 500 Words October 29, 20190 My cousin always wanted to go zip lining. Now, I can’t say “no” to Karen, aka my sister from another mother. So there I was, …
Lifestyle The Case of the Book Thief September 2, 2019August 28, 20194 Here’s my question for you: is it possible to steal something that is intended to be freely given away? I think the answer is yes. …
Lifestyle We All Have Nipples August 27, 2019August 27, 20192 I’m beginning to think the real purpose behind wearing a bra has nothing to do with movement. I mean, exercise is why I wear a …
current events An American History Re-Education Is Required August 19, 2019June 16, 20200 This Sunday, The New York Times magazine was entirely devoted to one subject: the 1619 Project. I can’t remember the last time I read the …