Cross-Country Driving

We are on the last 2 hours of our 24 hour drive from LA, CA to Sherman, TX.  It is 11:56 pm, so we’re looking at a 2 am arrival.  We stopped outside of Wichita Falls at a rest stop and slept for 30 minutes. That was about an hour ago. I have driven much…

Three Beloved Objects that Connect Me To My Past

I am sitting at the round table in the living room, which is my work spot. This is where I see my writing students and this is where I write. I also do bills here and billing and read online and off. Three items in this room are especially important to me: the fireplace, a…