The Year of Satin SheetsHere’s to making things easier, where we can. Sometimes the small victories don’t always make the final cut when we tell our stories, but…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Seeing the Whole ElephantLet’s talk about the Oregon Trail — yes, the rough path of overland trail migration that lead to the expansion of the American West, and…Dec 14, 2024Dec 14, 2024
The Next Mile(stones)In child development theory, there is a truth that a child needs a certain number of adults dedicated to their well-being in order to…Nov 7, 20241Nov 7, 20241
Ribbon-and-Trophy SeasonAre we October-ready? We are. The change-of-seasons is many things. For those of us in academia, we are well underway. Over here…Oct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
Swing TimeOn my wish-list, for such a long time: a swinging door. Not a saloon door, a full-sized swinging door, between the kitchen and the rest of…Sep 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024
The Same Big SkyThe first poem I ever learned was from my mother, as she stood in the backyard holding me, pointing to the moon, reciting “I see the moon…Aug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024
Hashtag: SelmaHere’s something crazy about Selma, Alabama: doing an internet search about this city will land you on the fun fact that it is known for…Jun 3, 2024Jun 3, 2024
Around And OutThere are all kinds of seasons. Unless you’re into sports, then to you there are very specific and distinct seasons. Over here, my two…Apr 1, 20241Apr 1, 20241
Off the N17Tis the season to be Irish. Unless you’re Irish all the time. We are people with a history of punching above our weight, with a heritage…Mar 16, 2024Mar 16, 2024
Into the LemniscateTis the season of hearts and flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and frilly cards professing poetry and languages of love. If this is your…Feb 13, 2024Feb 13, 2024
