Dandelion Wine

There were 15 cats–yellow ones, white and black ones, a brown kitten with short hair, even a Siamese–all kinds of cats. They were all named after ex-presidents, even the female ones. Every other day at precisely 8am, Mary entered her neighbor’s home to feed the cats. When Mary had said yes, out […]

It’s 8pm and I’m here alone tonight. The kids are in bed. All that awaits me is a small glass of white wine and my computer. Tonight I will write because it is both a need and a want.
The day began with a run, the first time in years. […]

Aiden turned 4 on Oct 7th. I know, a little late here. David planned a water gun and balloon battle with an obstacle course as well. There were 6 kids that got hosed down and shot at, they fought with swords and then they had to rescue a princess who was tied […]

I did not mind the rats or the smell or the darkness or even the idea of what lay behind the darkness. I just fell into step behind the man in front of me who followed the person in front of him. There were flashlights of course, which blinded […]

Any guesses?
1. I learned to surf in the Dominical, a costal community of Costa Rica. The water was so warm; I never needed the expensive body suit I brought with me. It rained every day almost like clockwork, but I didn’t mind.
2. I once performed on the streets of Istanbul in a world festival. Our […]