Off to Venice with a stroller, You and me and baby daughter, Rowing down the Athabasca A baby son tucked in your Parka. You nursed each child for twelve months straight. And all the time watched what I ate. You … Continue reading →

Be skeptical, consult with self-improvement charlatans, then ignore them. Be original; stop quoting from The Art of War. Be assertive; practice decision-making by swallowing gum. Be realistic; life is not a bowl of cherries. Practice moderation; you can share thirty-six-ounce … Continue reading →

It was a small limestone that weighed about a pound. Its rough surfaces, with edges blunted by years of exposure, were oxidized, darkening its original white, light beige, and cream colors to darker yellow, gray, and rust-brown patches. Besides its … Continue reading →

Sudden bleeding, complications, a cesarian operation, I came into the world her twin, glad to meet my next of kin. Just five pounds in heated cribs, much too small for burping bibs, Anxiety was quite pronounced, at least until each … Continue reading →