I’ve been tagged by my friend, poet Brianna Pike, to post a poem of mine (published, early draft, loved or hated) each day for five days and each day, I’m to tag another poet to join the challenge. Today’s poem is called “Microscopic.” It was originally published by Number One, the literary journal published by …
Today I am thrilled to be guest posting at Failing Joyfully, my friend Bree Morel’s lovely blog. Bree’s writing is lush and authentic, and her blog is always a visual treat. She is running a wonderful series called “Common Light,” which highlights common stories of our humanity. (Check here to submit your own Common Light …
I’m proud to share that The Pavilion, a literary magazine for expats and former expats, has published my essay “Water is Everywhere.” There was a smell in the air, when it would flood. Like damp rags, or a slightly moldy basement. It wasn’t quite a stench. We stood in our gazebo and watched the rain …
Dear Karissa, You are right to be happy. You are happy because you are home. Yes, you are a third culture kid, and you will always know that. But you have found belonging. Freedom. Awe. Friendship. You have friends at school and friends at church and friends at home. You have a caring family. Everywhere …
My children still believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny. They are 6 and 8. Madeleine really is old enough and smart enough to be suspicious. If she is, she hasn’t let on. In fact, a few months ago Ephraim lost a tooth and wanted to borrow Madeleine’s little tooth box to …
