PinnedMy Accused Witch Ancestor Was Also an EnslaverSometimes an ancestor who was persecuted turns out to have persecuted someone else — in more devastating ways.Jul 20, 2023902Jul 20, 2023902
PinnedI Love Being a Stepmom, a Role I Was Afraid to Take OnThe first time my stepdaughter, Autumn, called me her wicked stepmother, I experienced it as a relief and a kindness. She was well into…May 7, 20221063May 7, 20221063
Native Planting in Southwestern QueensFirst in an intended irregular series about my experiences and failures gardening with native plants in New York City.Jun 1, 20234Jun 1, 20234
An Excerpt from Ancestor TroubleMy first book, Ancestor Trouble, was published by Random House on March 29. It’s received some very nice reviews. Adapted excerpts appear…Apr 10, 20222Apr 10, 20222
A Love Letter to Mugwort & SleepIf you find yourself sleeping poorly, or your dreams have become less immersive or less richly symbolic in the pandemic, I recommend…Mar 16, 2022232Mar 16, 2022232
What Did the Forbidden Tree Want?I grew up being taught the Bible as fact at church, at home, and at school. Though I am not a believer, I continue to mull the stories.Nov 21, 20211816Nov 21, 20211816
Grannyisms: Like We Say Back HomeA tree full of owls, a calf at a new gate, quiet as a mouse peeing on cotton — my Texan granny had so many expressions my mom and I love…May 8, 2021212May 8, 2021212
When Life Gives You “Great Material”"Why aren’t you living in a trailer park?” a writer asked me once.Apr 9, 20213Apr 9, 20213
Turning People Into DemonsLike QAnon believers, my preacher mom projected Satan onto those she didn’t likeFeb 23, 2021501Feb 23, 2021501
Don’t Write the Tedious ThingI realized my book could focus on what I cared about mostFeb 12, 20211Feb 12, 20211