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.
The Rennie Farm
The farm was going, almost gone. It was time for me to visit, although visiting at the dying end of the year would be a bitter, tender moment.
Celebrating
Equality for all.
One Fire
Now the storm was all around us, flashing and crackling as great trunks of white fire boomed down into the driveway. Then—I smell smoke.
How Do You Know When It Is Time?
Living with a companion animal yields both boundless joy and exquisite sadness. Both are vital.
The Story, Unseen
I see the world through a drinking straw. Only the smallest shards of light and life make it through to my eye. But there’s a payoff if I keep looking.
Moved
uppose you’ve just moved into a new house, and you get a note from a friend asking how you’re doing. You could say that…