There was a door at the bottom of the staircase in the first house I can remember living […]
The First Door
Travel Notes
Japan. Nijo castle. I never saw a place that not only said no photos but no sketching. The […]
The Judge
Thinking this morning about some of the people I love/have loved, I realize I’m drawn to narcissists. I […]
I held a Twitter Vigil for Ray Bradbury
Here is the text (in case twitter can’t be trusted) Christina Wodtke @cwodtke My vigil is done. I […]
Revelations and the Odds Maker
I know many people who demur around religion. They say, I am spiritual, but don’t really belong to a […]
Chefs are made, not born
She always had a choice whether or not to become a chef. In fact, her mother said she’d […]
Memory Tricks
Part of being a parent is always having odd things in your pocket. Sometimes surprising, sometimes sticky. Mine […]
Bangkok Bites
Bangkok is what Las Vegas would be if it were built for Nevadans instead of tourists. Every inch […]
Olfactory Lane
When I drive home, my nose tells me as much as my ears or eyes. There is a […]
Fish on a Hook
Somewhere a jackhammer is rattling, and a cat is on my lap demanding pettage. The inner procrastinator has help […]