Cardenio and the Warbler
This little story started in a park in 2010. I was watching my kids play, I was warm in the sun and a little...
The Stand Mixer
Three years ago, I had more counter space. The counter wasn’t that big to begin with, and now roughly a fifth of it is...
Sasha of the White Boots
She had a pair of white leather boots with fringe around the top, and she wore eye shadow. We were in seventh grade. I...
For Goodness’ Sake
I wrote this for a contest in Real Simple a year ago, and then forgot to send it. The question was: when did you...
Victoria and Jane
Victoria and Jane lived in the same neighborhood on the very same street, just three houses apart. They were very best friends. Victoria’s room...
To My Daughter on Her Tenth Birthday
You with the messy ponytail, sparkling eyes and a crooked grin; just today I saw in the curve of your neck and the way you...
If You Give a Mom a Marshmallow
If you give a mom a marshmallow, she’s going to make hot cocoa to go with it. She’ll heat up the milk, but before...