Boo! Did I scare you? It's hard to believe that this Saturday is already Halloween. I hope you'll have a wonderful day, whether you're getting into costume and going to a party or just hanging out at home, passing out candy. For me, this Halloween will be a quiet one, but that's how I like … Continue reading What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time
Personal Essays
The Art of Noticing: Why Writers Should Pay Attention to Ordinary Things
Recently, I’ve been writing about Thoreau and Oliver and how they remind me to pay attention to the world. There’s magic to be found in the ordinary world, even if we don't always take the time to recognize it. We walk through our days surrounded by small but still remarkable things: the way the afternoon … Continue reading The Art of Noticing: Why Writers Should Pay Attention to Ordinary Things
What is the Color of Autumn?
October is the month for painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world. –Henry David Thoreau As someone who loves New England, that’s often the first place I think of whenever I think of autumn. I happen to live in the desert in Southern Nevada near Las Vegas. Actually, I can see the … Continue reading What is the Color of Autumn?