Miles to Go

Nailed it.  Final Jeopardy questions, two episodes in a row — and with no hesitation (meaning I didn't panic in my usual...

I’m supposed to know the right words.  I’ve been stringing them together professionally for nearly a quarter-century.  But in...

Hello, my masked friends. I need to start this week by thanking the funny folks on Facebook who have provided countless hours of hilarious GIFs, memes and sarcasm...

This too shall pass. That’s what everyone keeps saying, at least. Of course, folks fail to mention that its passage will be as smooth and comfortable as, say,...

In an island community that regularly elects female representatives, hires female leaders and values female opinions, it’s easy to forget that’s not the case everywhere — far...

I’ve got mad skills. Unfortunately, they’re not what most people would consider useful or in any way suited for a resume, in the traditional sense. But I...

I love words. Love them. Since I was about 5 years old and discovered I was no good at math, I’ve relished any chance to move words around;...

I never thought it would happen. I couldn’t envision how it would look, or how the city would ever come to an agreement about what should and...

We don’t get many – or any – trick-or-treaters in my Old Town neighborhood; never have, actually, though I suppose I can’t blame parents for being reluctant...