TURN-STONE

Something wicked this way comes

Politics March 8, 2025March 6, 2025 by Tom Chester

In the first act of “Macbeth,” one of the witches senses the approach of Macbeth by a tingling in her hands and remarks, “By the … Read more

Saudade

Life, Poetry February 11, 2025 by Tom Chester

Saudade is a Portuguese word (pronounced approximately “saw dah djay”) meaning a state of sorrow or longing for something or someone that is gone forever. … Read more

Sueños

Life, Spanish, Writing March 10, 2025February 6, 2025 by Tom Chester

Here is a poem I wrote in Spanish about an old man and his old dog napping in autumn sun. Since I posted it in … Read more

Cars, My Old Man, and Life

Humor, Life, Wisdom February 10, 2025February 5, 2025 by Tom Chester

A few months ago, I posted a memoir about my father and what he taught me about cars. I have just submitted an edited (and … Read more

Haiku on the theme of “Belonging”

Community, Poetry February 3, 2025 by Tom Chester

For the sixth consecutive year, the Downtown Tucson Partnership together with the University of Arizona Poetry Center are sponsoring a “Haiku Hike” literary competition. For … Read more

Vineta

Best of Turnstone, Life, Uncategorized February 5, 2025November 17, 2024 by Tom Chester

I bet your mother didn’t play catch with you up until high school. I bet your mother didn’t shoot baskets with you throughout your childhood … Read more

After November 5 — An open letter

Of the Moment, Politics November 21, 2024November 17, 2024 by Tom Chester

After I learned the results of the November 5th election, I vowed to take action to speak and act against what I feel is a … Read more