Father
Father was one of the first Big Words I took on and I’ve been at it for almost two years on and off. It’s a big big word and it’s been a valuable contemplation. If you remember the earlier post you’ll know this has changed quite a bit.
Ice Cream Musings
Did you know it’s National Ice Cream Month? And what a month! What a substance! So I’m sharing my ice-cream recollections with you. (In Print has the text version of this piece.) You can hear more about my adventures with fresh peach ice cream at Vacation.
Mensch
…a person of integrity and honor. Wading further into computer dating.
Mother
For most of us who sign up, Motherhood is the biggest, most wonderful, most frustrating and demanding job we ever do. It is exceptional and ordinary, divine and accursed. And you never look at your mother the same way after you’ve gone there. I’m pretty sure it’s way bigger than I yet know.
The Very Thin Man
I get by with a little help from my imaginary friends.
Bogie
My first Bogie period began in 1973, at Berkeley. And it didn’t seem like a weird juxtaposition at the time. I went through a lot of the oeuvre again at the beginning of the century (my, doesn’t that ooze with scope.) It’s amazing how different the cigarette smoke looks to us. But otherwise…there’s still a beguiling rhythm and charm.
Broken Hearts Seem Such a Waste
This piece from About Love has gone thorugh a lot of transformation–from problem piece to oneof the centerpieces of the show. I’ll feature this piece at Scratch–Portland’s wonderful performance lab. In the meantime, what do we do with that detritus from love gone bad?
Fantasy
I’ve always had an active Fantasy life. In love you’ve gotta have it. But, moderation in all things, I suppose.
Love Across the Ether
Intimate emails: spellbinding to write and seductive to read.
Love that Was
Can you go back into a relationship? Can you process out of a relationship? Maybe–maybe not. Doing anything constructive with love seems to be a bit dicey, but worth the try…These are 2 short Haikus–Love Retroactive and Love Lost, but not Forgotten, from About Love:the bittersweet heart, debutting February 22 in Portland.