Chester to the Rescue

I have been studying Italian with a teacher in Rome for several years. As a homework assignment my teacher asked me to write a story about one of my pets. I wrote my first story in Italian and was quite … more
I have been studying Italian with a teacher in Rome for several years. As a homework assignment my teacher asked me to write a story about one of my pets. I wrote my first story in Italian and was quite … more
As a resident of Hudson, New York, I had an opportunity to post a shot-out article on Medium about our beloved local bookstore, The Spotty Dog Books & Ale. I hope you’ll enjoy the story of how we ended … more
In the years since I published a memoir about my husband’s sudden death and the discoveries of infidelity that followed, I’ve received emails from readers who want to be sure that my life has turned out alright. They ask about … more
I hear her. But I try to ignore that she just spoke my name. I should get my ass up from the dinner table where she and I are seated in front of empty plates and head to my room … more
“Instructions” from The Moment: Wild, Poignant, Life-Changing Stories from 125 Writers and Artists Famous & Obscure. Edited by Larry Smith. Harper Perennial, 2012
morefrom The House That Made Me: Writers Reflect on the Places and People that Defined Them. Edited by Grant Jarrett. Spark Press, 2016
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