While the first names were being read, the quilt unfolders squeezed one anothers' hands in a last strength-sharing gesture, and then dropped their arms, bent down towards their squares of fabric, and slowly unfolded the squares
Tag: Stories
Mental Instability: on the T
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 […]
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.
