Of masks and markings

I was her chaperone today, the day of the markings. With little advance notice, she had little time to get … More

Lost and Found

Shortly after I returned from Bangkok (post-accident), I discovered to my great dismay that all but four of the photographs … More

Up in the Air

I suppose this is what a groundhog feels like; coming up for air, every so often, out of her subterranean … More

Our Bodies, Our Truths

The words we speak do not always convey our deepest thoughts or emotions; they may be filtered, uttered spontaneously and … More

Swimming Lessons

It was not the atmosphere I was hoping to find, when I arrived at the pool this afternoon, with G … More

A PAINting Experience

I spent all of last weekend surrounded by and immersed in a world of paint. Standing in front of blank … More

A Tree Grows in Malpur

I was lying on the grass earlier this evening, reading a novel about life in Iran and staring up at … More

My Own (Private) Pilgrimage

Another pilgrimage to the mountain early this morning. Quieter than it had been last week, except for the diehards. As … More

Back to the (Wolf) Pack

Last year, with crutches under my arms, I bumped into Wolf and, after telling him my tale, he wished me … More

A moment for moms

This morning, as I do most days, I awake with a reminder to myself not to move. Adjusting to the … More