There is a short story by Ray Bradbury--an underrated master of American literature--that I read long ago. In it, Mr. Ramirez, an illegal immigrant, and tenant of Mrs. O'Brian, is being taken away to be deported. He is a good man, and she likes him, but she is unable to help him in the face of the …
Domesticity
And Now For Something Completely Different
I'm taking a hiatus from the book tour this week. My favorite niece (See above. She's bigger now.) is getting married and I expect to fulfill my auntly duties by running errands and tying bows on things. Apparently I am also the designated cake decorator, in which, fortunately, I will be assisted by …
The Going Price for Squirrels
My sister from out of town is staying at our lake cottage. She is being respectful of my writing time while she works on our late mother's house, doing many things that I am tired of doing. She told me she didn't want to distract me, and that I shouldn't be worrying about her during this period of …