September 19, 2023
Middle-aged Ballet
“Here for a fitting?” “If you have time. I don’t have an appointment.” “We have time. Come on back.” The uneven…
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The Blog
Essays on books, the writing life, small-town water, and the strange business of being a person. New notes land on the newsletter first.
July 27, 2023
The Dreaded Day
Staying in bed is what I long to do, but this is not possible with two children, two dogs, and a husband who…
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June 27, 2023
Which Face Is True
A wry, grief com about secrets, scandals, and gutted houses. Selected for the Inkshares “Break the Bechdel with Strong Female Characters” syndicate. Anna and…
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May 20, 2023
The Sisterhood
It is a hard day. I can’t say it is the hardest, because over the past two years there have been many indescribably…
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March 4, 2023
A Holiday Fairy Tale, The Finale
There wasn’t time to consider Greta’s question. Maria called through the cavern, her voice echoing. “You are free, creatures! Go! Find your families.”…
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A Holiday Fairy Tale, Part Four
Down, down, down, they went into the darkness. Hilda led the way, carrying a torch that made strange shadows dance across the walls.…
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A Holiday Fairy Tale, Part Three
Maria pulled the blanket from the rod over the doorway. “Here. Wrap yourself in this.” Greta complied as she blinked hard…
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