Commentary
Learned at My Father’s Feet

Learned at My Father’s Feet

I took care of my father near the end of his life, as dementia slowly unraveled the strong and proud man I had known. His memories faded, his body failed him — and yet his heart was full of grace.
The Road Less Traveled

The Road Less Traveled

With a pack, a duffel bag, and a handful of Spanish words, I had hitched my way up the road to Cuba’s northern coast. But now it was getting dark, no more cars were stopping, and I needed to find a place to sleep.
Girl’s Best Friend

Girl’s Best Friend

Lessons on embracing life, from the dogs.
In Exile

In Exile

How I learned to walk away.
Toasting Poe

Toasting Poe

A dreary midnight when a yearly visitor was “nothing more.”
From the Inner City to Indonesia

From the Inner City to Indonesia

Teaching has its rewards, challenges everywhere.
The Indian in the classroom

The Indian in the classroom

Keeping kids politically correct.
Alone in the Forest

Alone in the Forest

Discovering the kindness of strangers in Cuba.
Covergirl

Covergirl

When a beauty ideal meets the real.