A Look Back
I recently took a trip to one of my favorite local bookstores (Talking Leaves) and picked up The Best American Essays of 2024 (Wesley Morris ed., 2024) (another recommendation from my mom—thanks, Mom!). An Unsettling Argument The collection includes an essay, Mere Belief (originally published in Harper’s Magazine), by Sallie Tisdale,1 on the ephemeral nature of memories—how they can, in […]
Untitled Fable or The Story of What Happened to the Rich Man- Part 3
I self-published this fable in Dec. 2021. By self-published I mean I used cardstock paper, a hole- puncher, and some ribbon to gift a copy to a few friends and family. To keep the posts short and sweet, this short story is presented in parts. You can find Parts 1 and 2 here and here, […]
It’s a Hard Knit Life
One of my latest adventures was a knitting class (Knitting 101) at Stitch Buffalo. After the first class, I was super excited! I decided it would be a great idea to practice with the gorgeous yarn I had recently purchased from Lumpy Buttons. The Hank When I got home, I pulled the yarn––purple with green […]
Untitled Fable or The Story of What Happened to the Rich Man- Part 2
I self-published this fable in Dec. 2021. By self-published I mean I used cardstock paper, a hole- puncher, and some ribbon to gift a copy to a few friends and family. To keep the posts short and sweet, this short story is presented in parts. You can find Part 1 here. Enjoy! The next morning […]
Springtime
For some, spring is synonymous with growth, new beginnings, and joy. In Buffalo, it is a bit more complex than that; it more resembles the highs and lows of a toxic relationship. Initially, as the single digit and teen temperatures give way to high 30’s and even 40’s, we are in a state of ecstasy! […]
The Western Frontier
Early, September 21, 2024, my son, Sean, and I boarded a one-way flight to Montana. Our plan was to fly into Bozeman, Montana, tour around the Montana/Wyoming area for a few days, and then drive our rental car from Great Falls, Montana back to Buffalo, New York. Our goal was to be back by Thursday, […]