Today I fell out of my kayak—intentionally. On this day in 2022, I went for a swim in a lake…
Losing Trees: Being Okay with Being Alone
Spongey forest earth gave gently under my feet as Sam walked beside me through the tall grasses, hedge parsley, and…
Another Fog Season, Another Town: Denial of Responsibility in Abusive Relationships
Fog softened the land in North Texas this morning. Mornings like this are common down at the Texas coast this…
Hyper-Independence: Waiting for the Thaw
Ice is pattering softly on Blanche’s roof. I dread having to walk Sam today and I worry my little egg…
Home in Blanche—From Under the Avalanche
Southeast Texas has greeted me with heavy rains and heavier traffic. I’m having an asthma attack from weeds and mold…