Some Post Food Coma Musings
If there is such a thing as a Thanksgiving Grinch, that’s me. I’m a vegetarian who can’t not dwell on the heinous atrocities inflicted on...
On Grieving in October
Friday, the first thought I had when I woke up in the morning was, “it’s been two weeks today.” Then I rolled back over and buried my...
Summer Writing, It Happened So Fast or Summer in the City (Writing)*
That’s a weird, undecided title, but I'm not sure which is catchier. I’ve had summer songs stuck in my head of late (for fairly obvious...
When Darkness Threatens To Snuff the Light
Oh my, has it been a long time since I’ve posted anything on this here blog! I will be honest, after the election – even though I...
On the Usefulness of Hispanic Heritage Month
This fine fall day – and it is a fine fall day: sunny, the leaves are changing and floating softly to the ground in a light breeze, it’s...
Words for Talulah
In death, as in life, I cling to words. I keep wanting to write phrases like, “my heart is breaking” or “our lives will never be the...
Eat, Drink, and Be Pleasantly Full: Time, Social Class, and Cooking
Every summer since that first panicked late May following my first year in grad school lo these many years, I scramble to cobble together...
Summer is Here, Bring on the Sun and Literature
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about the awesomeness of April’s National Poetry Month, highlighting my extreme gratefulness to have...
Food, Family, & Feelings: Doin' What You Gotta Do
I could eat chorizo con huevos, papas y tortillas for breakfast every morning, if I had the time. By which I mean I am not currently, nor...
First Official Guest Post! - Monsters in the Classroom: Handling Homophobia
I am incredibly excited and honored to introduce you to Jessica Sowards, a teacher/writer/artist I am honored to call my colleague and...
