Back on Course for a Run
The morning sky blazed with orange, pink, red, and yellow. A November sunrise on a clear, crisp morning is a spectacularly gorgeous thing, and we …
Using NaNoWriMo to Publish More
Happy November 1! If you’re reading this, you survived another Halloween. Perhaps you even got your “Rabbit, rabbit” lucky post up on social media. Me? …
My Zip Line Adventure in 500 Words
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, …
My Totally Effective Weapons Against Austin’s Seasonal Allergies
In a few weeks time, thousands of Austin City Limits festival goers will descend upon ATX. Wherever they come from, October’s blue skies, ACL’s exceptional …
Traveling With Books
My vacation fun always includes reading. These 13 books (yes, I can count–you’ll see) cover two bigs trips. The first, a romantic beach getaway to …
Doing What Scares Me Today
By the time you read this, I’ll be somewhere on a wild trail, deep in Ireland. Probably fairly muddy, almost assuredly exhilarated. Tired. Excited. Happy …
The Case of the Book Thief
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. …
We All Have Nipples
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 …
When Vacation and Poetry Meet on St. John, USVI
One hundred days. A serious commitment to creating original poetry and art. And in the mix, an eight-day vacation on St. John, one of the …
An American History Re-Education Is Required
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 …