The Reluctant Cape Crusader
If a road trip disappoints, it might be because of the baggage you carry. “What about shooting from up here?” I say...
How Good Do You Feel About Getting Older?
Living our fullest third act means replacing age shame with age pride. Here’s a thought exercise: Complete the following...
My Third Act—Feathers
Eleven years ago, when I was 55, I made a career switch. Instead of spending my days negotiating over the operation of the...
A Voice in the Night
My house is full of radios. There is one in every room, including two in the living room, a little portable that runs on...
A Legacy Deferred
For the first time in 66 years, Washington Rhinestone Club debutantes will miss this rite of passage. The year was 2004....
Fear of Small Differences
Sometimes small differences between living things mean nothing. Domestic cats and dogs are haphazard in their choices. But...
Giving Beyond the Season
I have fond memories of sitting under the Christmas tree guessing my presents, but it was the anticipation of the big day...
Our Latest Normal
September 11, 2020: We were pressed not to go outside. Fans and filters stirred the gritty air, rebuffed endlessly by closed...
Harmony & Dissonance
Musicians find meaning in a challenging year It’s been a discordant year for the arts and times have been particularly...
The Unexpected Guest this Season
We’re in the thick of it now. Lights sparkle in the stores and streets. My mailbox is stuffed with stacks of catalogs with...
