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Black Friday, indeed

When we met between the racks of better women’s sportswear, I knew I was in for an emotional ride. Her hand, when I shook it, was stiff and cold, wooden almost. I couldn’t discern the material. Perhaps some sort of polyresinous material. Born in a factory, but not without feelings, her body may have been […]

Consolation prize

We watched the “Dancing With the Stars” finale last night.

I had to get Ryley up to speed on who was who—especially the eliminated dancers who returned for their final farewells.

“Who’s that?” he asked, as Joey foxtrotted around the stage to the classic Singin’ in the Rain with his partner and an […]

Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder*

Sometimes a beloved tradition has roots in sheer necessity. For small children, Thanksgiving Day can be very long. Adults are flurried with the feast. It’s difficult for kids to find their niche amongst long-lost relatives and the unceremonious sucking noise cranberry makes as it slides out of the can. We found a way to capture […]