LGBTQI+I will admit I often have to look up some of the letters. I know the first four: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, but the ones that…Jun 14, 2021Jun 14, 2021
My BookMy book. We all use that phrase: I’ll get to the (laundry, dishes, litter box, job search) just as soon as I finish my book.Jun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021
Published inP.S. I Love YouHome(bound) for the HolidaysA caregiver’s perspectiveNov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Honey-DoYou know how ancient cave paintings are assumed to be some meaningful representation of Neanderthal life? A symbolic, historic creation…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
Shout Out To The Caregivers During the PandemicThere’s nothing like a pandemic to shine a bright spotlight on the challenges a caregiver faces. Any interventions or assistance one might…Jul 11, 2020Jul 11, 2020
MatriotThis is an old essay…from about 17 years ago. It felt appropriate to bring it back now, on Mother’s Day, because it’s still how I feel. No…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
I’m a better mom (now that I’m a gramma)I came across an article recently, but I’m not going to point out where or even identify it very much, because this isn’t about judgment…Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020
Quarantine FogA recent conversation between my husband and me went a little like this:Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
A Wattle Field GuideLike a baby that finally drops into your pelvis to signal impending motherhood, my wattle dropped the other day to herald impending death…Mar 7, 20201Mar 7, 20201
My god.My god is non-binary. My god’s pronouns are they/their. When I summon my god, I don’t really pray so much as I think about the issues I’m…Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019