The Montefalco Drawings
In the spring of 2023 I visited Montefalco, an historic hill town in the heart of Umbria, to taste the newest wines. I chronicled…
Inversion
Inspired by climate chaos.
Somewhere Over / Soft As
The yellow does heavy lifting.
Finch
Here, yet also not there
Self Portrait With Garlic
One hundred heads per year.
Demitasse
A painterly illustration.
Nuthatch
White-breasted nuthatch perched in the snow.
Sundown
I draw inspiration from the river.
A Short Argument, A Simple Checklist
This worksheet helps writers develop a strong argument.
Two Essential Requirements of Narrative
A tale starts in one place, finishes in another. What changed?
Heroes, Goals, and Readers
Dispatching obstacles is what keeps the reader reading.
Words of the Day
I pluck one word from among its raucous company, and give it primacy that day.