I’m not a competitive swimmer or diver, but my kids are team swimmers. The rigor and athleticism of their weekly practices are a far cry from the pool days of my childhood. I grew up walking down my gravel lane in rubber flip-flops after a latch-key lunch, waiting until no cars were coming from either […]
The Talking Stick is an annual anthology published by the Jackpine Writer’s Bloc. This year I was honored to have two pieces selected for publication. In addition to being published, the piece “Charlie and Ruby” won the fiction category, and “Cat on Fire” got second place for humor. You can find this collection of poetry, […]
If you have a pulse, you likely have a mental if not physical to-do list. It may be full of domestic tasks, family tasks. Personal wellness might even make the list. I love a good list almost as much as I love crossing things off. There does come a point, however, when the list making […]
Mid-vacation, my husband and daughter went fishing. I took my son Max to the beach to try kayaking. I have kayaked before but he was a newbie. Max was eager and after I told him a few things he paddled in a big circle close to shore. He was a pro immediately. No tipping or […]
Kick off your shoes. Take off your shirt, tie the sleeves together, tie the bottom shut, and blow air into the neck. If that fails, take off your pants. Tie the legs shut and blow air into the top. Hold it shut. If both of those efforts fail, or if you happen to not fall […]
Anne Jackson 