That Sound
My grandfather loved Glenn Miller. As a Mobil service station man, he respected how Miller had worked as a poor … Continue reading That Sound
Month: February 2013
Getting Back Up Again
“Sometimes it is necessary / to reteach a thing its loveliness, / to put a hand on its brow / of the … Continue reading Getting Back Up Again
Beyond Tragedy
In her final lecture on Shakespeare’s tragedies, Clare Kinney posits that the Bard, in his late plays, “writes beyond tragedy.” … Continue reading Beyond Tragedy
Meaning As a Collaborative Act
At the University of Washington-Bothell writing center where I used to work as an undergrad, all the tutors had to … Continue reading Meaning As a Collaborative Act
How I Ended It
Like many girls, my first great love was ballet. But the Royal Academy of Dance examinations terrorized us once a … Continue reading How I Ended It
What Opens Us Up Makes Us Stronger
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” Brene Brown I carry this in my pocket now. A few … Continue reading What Opens Us Up Makes Us Stronger
