Dogs
Patsy’s Quail
PATSY’S QUAIL I take solace from their competence As they scurry around her grave, Nurses tending a bedside. They chitter and consult, Grey uniforms plumed and neat, Feet tracking the fresh dirt. They run busily Read more…
Challenges
Writing: My Bend in the River
Born on the border between Oregon and Washington, I’m proud to be a Northwest writer. The English language has fascinated me since I first deciphered “milk” on a carton. Once I realized that learning to Read more…
Challenges
Dry Shampoo
After a five-day hiatus while a scalp incision healed, I was desperate to wash my hair. My doctor had mentioned something about “dry shampoo,” so I googled it and discovered a whole new universe of Read more…