A woman in our local supermarket verbally scorches the deli worker for not putting on a new pair of latex gloves before touching her groceries.… Read More »This is a Test

To all the brilliant, amazing women out there, wishing you the recognition, respect, and rightful place you deserve.

In these contentious times, it’s easy to slide into focusing on what’s wrong with the world instead of what’s right with it, what’s missing rather… Read More »Beats the Alternative

Valentine’s Day has come and gone. For many it was filled with joy and gratitude, and celebrations of love (which often include chocolate). But for… Read More »In the Same Breath

From Peter Wohlleben, forester and author of The Hidden Life of Trees: “A tree is not a forest. On its own, a tree cannot establish… Read More »A Tree is Not a Forest

Starting in the summer of 2011, I have had the great privilege to serve on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts, low-residency… Read More »The Future

“Running is flying.” So says Paul E. Richardson in his book of the same title. He backs up the assertion by pointing out what photos… Read More »The Hover Theory of Writing

I was already a huge fan of Toni Morrison. Her writing is raw, powerful, and at the same time beautiful. Now — after watching the… Read More »A Luminous Presence

People joke about “so many books, so little time.” You can even buy a t-shirt with the phrase splashed across the front. But it’s true… Read More »What to read?

Two weeks ago, I traveled from Oregon to Kentucky to attend my 50th high school reunion — Danville Admirals, Class of 1969. What a trip… Read More »Remember When?