Category Archives: Personal

92nd Street Y: April 29th, Liberties panel

It’s an honor to be a member of a small panel having a group discussion for a live audience on April 29th at the famed 92nd Street Y. Discussion subject: “the intersection of political and literary culture in America — … Continue reading

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“I trust contrariness. I simply rebelled at being commanded.” — Seamus Heaney

It’s his birthday today. Jean and I went to visit Siobhan in Ireland. Siobhan was in school, so while she was in classes Jean and I rented a car and drove across the country to Galway, and other Western points. … Continue reading

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In Memory of Roger Ebert: Michael, Roger & Me

Roger Ebert died 12 years ago today. I wrote about him and how he reached out to me a couple of months before he died and how it coincided exactly with the other Great Event in my life in the … Continue reading

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March 2025 Snapshots

Mitchell’s change purse Our new normal. The water jug is the third in our polyamorous relationship. Frankie likes it to be there so he can push back against it, or wrap himself around it. If the water jug isn’t there, … Continue reading

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Stories from Twitter: What’s in a name?

Back when Twitter wasn’t a gathering of Nazi misogynists run by a mad-hatter oligarch, I used to do these long story threads and people seemed to like them. I’ve mainly stopped writing personally here but I’ll re-create some of those … Continue reading

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Snapshots

The view from my kitchen window into the back yard, into the sunrise. Window jewelry by my dear friend Luisa. Moon over my sister’s house. We had tacos tonight. My niece slept over. We binged Stranger Things. Up to season … Continue reading

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For International Women’s Day: Ladies I Love

I post edited versions of this every year. I add names. I take names off if I feel like it. I enjoy compiling it. It’s not just about enjoyment. As women’s rights are up for grabs more than ever, like … Continue reading

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Jacob Elordi and Gena Rowlands for the win

So I dislike sharing pictures of myself but I shared this on Instagram and figured, oh well, what the hell. These have been dark days and I am doing what I can to not just keep my spirits up but … Continue reading

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Lynch Merch

I’ve had the key chain for years. My friend Allison just sent me the eerie little blue box from Mulholland Drive. Of course the one in the movie isn’t a music box, like mine is, but instead is a portal … Continue reading

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The warmth of cold cold Chicago

I flew to Chicago because there was a Howard Hawks festival happening at the Music Box, and my favorite movie, Only Angels Have Wings was playing. I’ve never seen it on a big screen. Chicago was my home and I … Continue reading

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