Carol Koss is one of the best teachers in America…she taught me creative writing in high school, and I’m just one of a gazillion students who adore her.  Another one of her students told me that when he goes out with her in Oklahoma it’s like going out with Mick Jagger…that many people love her.  [...]

Facebook is weird because you smack headfirst into your past…whether you are looking for it or not.  Ex-boyfriends, people you went to school with, that goth dude you used to hang out with in food court of the mall… And sometimes it sucks.  But then, sometimes, it is kinda great. So, I’ve been wondering where [...]

My Bulgarian’s daughter on a college tour of the East Coast + Emily Johnson + Jeff from the Chelsea + A Dane + the coolest parents ever who let all these crazy people crash at their condo in Philly = Best. Thanksgiving. Ever. In case you wondered where I got THIS from: It runs in the [...]

Thus begins a section of my website in which I will feature the writing of my friends.  Over the years, I have befriended many amazing writers who I am lucky to call my friends…so this is just the first installment, and there will be many to follow (hear that Jon, Steve, Matt?  you guys are [...]

My two best friends from high school (and to this day) are Margaret and Emily.  This is us in high school: And this is us at my a few years ago at New Years: This is us in high school on a Saturday night: That night, we were so bored we decided to put on [...]