In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we gathered the family around the table last night and came up with a list of things we love about Sophie’s teacher, Ms. Y. I could write a book on the topic, but I think this is a good start. All four of us — Sophie, Annabelle, Ray and […]
Just about nine years ago, I was exploding with child. I’m pretty sure my condition was my sole qualification for teaching the writing class, then sponsored by the YMCA, called Mothers Write. I almost said no when someone asked me to do it. I’m so glad I accepted. Many years — and dozens of workshops and […]
Just what the world needs: another blog. I hope so. A couple weeks ago, we started a culture blog at Phoenix New Times (my day job). It’s called Jackalope Ranch. Given the shit show currently playing itself out on the national stage — starring my home state — it’s frankly nice to write and read […]
I learned a very important lesson from my third grade teacher. Before third grade, I had no idea what body odor was. But after a few months in Mrs. R.’s class, I realized that when I sat in the front of the class, it smelled funny. In the back of the class, not so much. […]
