Month: August 2024
The First Day of School
I’ve been at this for decades now. My life ruled by school districts’ decision when to end school and when…
Read MoreFamiliar Smells
Dusty exhaust fumes greet me when I enter the first locked door. Musty and humid air flatten my hair by…
Read MoreStarving for Perfection
I watched Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection last night on Prime, because, well, I’ve loved Karen Carpenter since I heard…
Read MoreCelebrating Bronze
I watch the Olympics: ice dancing and pairs figure skating in the winter, gymnastics in the summer. While I know…
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