(This is Part II because I took such massive inspiration from the incredible Kate Baer’s poem, so we’ll call that a Part I.) You will be, absolutely, an imperfect parent. That is the only kind there is. The thoroughest Google search will not negate this. Feel welcome to grieve this now and later, but don’t… Continue reading For the Advice Cards at Baby Showers, Part II.
A Story About Furniture
It started with a drawing made at a cafe, Before becoming a sketch on a screen, And a bike ride through the park. Soon a stack of boards, neatly cut and trimmed, Was turned into a template of what was yet to come. Drilled, sanded, finished and admired, Before a quick trip home to become… Continue reading A Story About Furniture
To the Class of 2022 (a few months late)
The Advancement Department at my place of work asked me to write a letter to our Senior class in June, and I happily obliged.
Saturday in June (A Return to Life as Harriet the Spy)
A return to my first love: spying on strangers.
Q&A with D&S
In which we act like we are being interviewed when in reality we are sitting on the couch and Derek is half asleep.
We 10% Know What We’re Doing
Hallo! (Here, let me translate that for you: “Hello!”)