Abbey Road: trivia and truth

Abbey Road: trivia and truth

Credit: Blueee/ Alamy Stock Photo Arguably the most famous album cover ever, one that has been endlessly imitated and inspired countless tributes, Abbey Road is quite simple. It consists of all four Beatles walking across the street in front of EMI Recording Studios,...
Life as a Miracle: Rocking the Boots

Life as a Miracle: Rocking the Boots

I remember the date, the place, the time. Do you think I loved him? I remember what he wore and where he posed… Do you think I loved him? I remember I giggled at the party host’s introduction… Do you think it was true? Neither of us recall how we...
“Loose with the Truth”

“Loose with the Truth”

I call my short story writing genre “loose with the truth” because there is always, always, always a kernel of truth in the fiction I flash. Some in my crit group have become confused after they read one of my short stories, certain it was a personal essay despite my...
Banter is my stock in trade

Banter is my stock in trade

I was always skilled and forthright with banter. Even when I was two… when I told the fire-and-brimstone preacher off. Prancing down the aisle to shake a fist in his face. In front of the entire congregation, I responded to his shouted messages, punctuated by...