The Myth of Talent

Would you ask a violinist “How much do you practice?” or a ballerina about her grueling daily dance routine? Everybody Continue reading →

Cat-Sitting in Iowa City

Before leaving me in charge of her clowder of cats, Avis took all of them for one last walk behind Continue reading →

Favorite Surprises

I love having my attention hijacked, the unpredictable word engaging me. A rabbit running across a city street in the Continue reading →

Universality

Pain has no religion. Poverty has no nation. Disaster has no country.   All colors of eyes have tears. All Continue reading →