Here is an attempt at writing something short on my blog, in one sitting, and posting it immediately. The seriously mentally ill are all around us, more so since states closed their mental institutions. My encounters with crazy people have almost all been on the Boston area’s transportation system: the T. Let’s get two things […]
Category: Stories
My hike to Alp Muntatsch
One day last summer I decided to take a hike by myself. We were vacationing in Samedan, Switzerland where my partner’s parents used to live. Samedan is a small village in the Engadin, the upper valley of the Inn river. In every direction there are stunning alpine trails. I love hiking there with my family […]
Sauna
Even though right now I am fighting to keep myself inside the sweltering wooden room, I am pleased to know it's the perfect temperature. I can do this.
One Morning
[When I wrote this in 2010, people could no longer be “busted” in Massachusetts for possessing small amounts of marijuana, but medical marijuana was a pipe dream. Pot was underground. Re-reading this in 2016, it seems remarkable that I thought this was worth a story.] When I got up this morning, my brain was hazy. I […]
