The March issue of The Sun, with my essay, “You Always Call on a Sunday” is out in mailboxes and stores. I’m really tickled (and, I confess, proud) about this publication. This essay is an expansion of (more…)
Archive for February, 2010
“You Always Call on a Sunday”
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Even though it’s not Mother’s Day
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
I spent six hours in the garden today. I started off feeling like a 25 year old and ended up feeling like a 75 year old (a sore, achy one). But it was totally worth it. The sun was shining and there was a wee breeze. I raked, clipped, dug, planted, cleaned up, swept up, washed up. Lots of things are coming up, a few are already blooming. The pansies (more…)
My Essay in the Sun
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
A big old envelope came in with the mail tonight. Addressed to me, from The Sun Magazine. Inside: a check, four copies of the March issue, and a nice note from the editor, Sy Safransky. My essay, “You Always Call on a Sunday,” is in it. Of course, I’m happy.
It isn’t out in stores yet, but it will be soon. I’ll be letting you know!
Gratefully Ungrateful
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
I’ve had the great fortune of traveling, often and far, over the past twenty years. When I return from a trip, people ask how it was. My mind goes a bit blank and all I can come up with is, “It was great.” Then I say the great things about the trip. Then, because I feel compelled to be honest, (more…)