The UK honeymoon might be over. I’ve lost count of the slamming doors. I’m in a tiny hotel room in London. Shared bath and shower. A surprise. I thought for some reason I was getting a bath and a shower… Read More »Fitful Five Hours
My adventure has begun. A week ago, I boarded a plane for London. I’m living in the UK for four months, the longest I’ve ever been out of the US. My family and friends are back home. My sweetie–I miss… Read More »Always a Surprise
Now that I’m about to leave the country for four months, I find myself digging in and enjoying all things American. An odd nostalgia for my town and state have settled in, which I’m sure is only because my bags… Read More »Go With Your Gut
Center 2005
Soon, I’m off to England for a semester. I’ll be teaching and writing and touring around. I’ll hit the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Festival America in Paris. I cannot wait to go, but I’m leaving behind my family for… Read More »What Gets Me