

A Father’s Arms
I knew the fear-begotten arms race and I grew up together. Now all these years later, my father is holding an exploding bombshell out to me.
Feb 5, 2022


How to just do it
I began musing here about growing older with an untested sense of optimism. I have a fresh appreciation for how hard that is.
May 25, 2021


I read the news today, oh boy
2020 reminds me of the extended, dissonant orchestral ascent of Lennon/McCartney’s A Day in the Life.
Nov 29, 2020


Finding your voice
"I’ve seen the world tell us with wars and real estate developments and bad politics and odd court decisions that our lives don’t matte
Jul 1, 2020


Old shoes
My mom used to say that your job as a mother, from the time your child is five, is to prepare them to leave home. I always thought that...
Apr 8, 2020


The cause of death is birth
Why do we have this great thirst to live, anyway? Buddhism says, the cause of death is birth.
Feb 10, 2020


The power of choice
Turning my thoughts toward dying is new. If I have a choice, how do I want that to go?
Jan 9, 2020


Act your age
There’s a monthly "women’s" magazine that features fashion and accessory recommendations for women by decade: what to wear in your 30’s,...
Dec 21, 2019


A day for something frightening
On halloween, I met for the first time with my oncologist.
Oct 31, 2019


Spotting age spots
True story: I’m walking down the road in my old neighborhood with my boss and a new client, begging forgiveness for my messy house. Then...
Oct 6, 2019