Magpie Daydream

A magpie sat on the industrial guts of the inner courtyard today Feathers so black and white With a song … More

At Home, Again

I wanted to see deer. I was searching for real experiences with deer to add to the book I’m writing. … More

My daughter tells me she wants to be a cashier, a singer, a hair stylist, maybe even a teacher *** … More

As soon as travel restrictions lift, I hold my breath and buy an airline ticket home to Minnesota. My friends … More

I sat in a small room under the choir loft weaving a paper basket together. My mom, our Sunday school … More

As soon as the gate of the daycare clinks shut, my daughter runs to the platform. She clamors up in … More

We are living through a global crisis right now. It makes me want to run home and wrap my arms … More

As I write this, a four-legged little black blob of fur hops across my computer closing the internet and all … More

My daughter scrambled up my chest. Blotchy red marks appeared on my skin. She perched briefly on my wet shoulders … More

My nephew cuts the baguette, my father-in-law pours the wine, and the mourning doves coo in the background. It’s a … More

There are two people at our home who have accepted social distancing without question. Their daily routine has drastically changed. … More

There are certain things that I am afraid to do with my kids. Taking them shopping is one of them. … More