Easter was a disaster. It began with hail at five a.m. The wind gusted all day. There was hardly any sign of the sun. No promise of an Easter service or dinner with my parents and sister. This is spring in a time of coronavirus, indoors, stir crazy, anxious, trying to find meaningful ways to […]
My apartment is the perfect writer’s nook. 100 years old. Exactly the right size for one person and a cat. Windows on three sides, natural light. Vintage charm. Excellent landlords. Awesome view of the state capitol. There is only one downside: no balcony or garden space. Almost six years ago, I moved from a house […]
Today, NPR featured this article on a book called Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, by Anders Ericcson, exploring the connection between talent and hard work. I’ve been drawn to this question of late, as I work on my Great Endeavor and ponder my talents. I am vulnerable to self-doubt, like anyone, but […]
