Going Catholic, part 1
More than a few of you have asked, so I thought I would take a few weeks here to explain. …
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Recess
She never heard the teacher — “Time to come in.” Practicing how to flip on a swing She chose …
Word Candy Wednesday
Not Royal Doulton
ROYAL WORCESTER In this world we must handle injustice like fine china it must be kept safe from our …
Tig Notaro: Live
Imagine you’re at a comedy club. Tig Notaro walks onstage. These are her opening words: “Hello. Good evening. Hello. I …
for Merry Nell Drummond on her birthday (10/18)
WHOSE JOB IS IT? You always did the dishes, when I was growing up so now that I am …
A Secret Name
Thanks to Dena Dyer—occasional roommate, former neighbor, dear friend—for pointing out the recent series of interviews that Stephen Colbert did …
Why Poetry Beats Prose
When I first wrote this story as prose, it was 1,000 words. The next day I followed a poetry prompt …
