He’s been married before, my ex; now he’s marrying again. I learn her name from my 8-year-old son…
Tiny Twin Step-Mother by K. G. Wright
Category: May-June 2020
I Thought I Knew Them by Nancy Barnes
I am opening the last boxes of my parents’ personal papers, boxes I’ve carted with me on many moves.
Shorthand by Donna M. Magnotta
When I was ten years old, I came across a note written in some kind of secret code.
The Simplest Recipe Jess Flarity
Try not to cry into the batter or the cookies will be too salty.
He Looked Small by Mallory Olivia Taylor
He looked small in his hospital bed. No smaller than usual, but still, the nurses must have considered him a small man.
The Capacity of a Human by Linda Anne Silver
…the need comes after our fifty-year-old daughter dies on a midsummer’s morning and we are numb: wanting to flee the sadness, not knowing how to move forward.
My Husband Got a Bad Haircut by Jillian Pretzel
“Why don’t I cut your hair next time?” I asked.
The Kill Switch by Michelle Willms
It surprised me to see Michael standing beside me one day, his unfinished project in hand.
CRAFT: How to Structure and Organize Your Memoir with Visual Techniques by Kathy Pooler
At a time when you might be struggling to stay focused and make progress on your memoir, visual techniques might be helpful…
REVIEW Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief by Susan E. Casey
Grief books and essays often focus on the loss of a spouse, child, or parent; Susan E. Casey puts the spotlight on siblings.
