A true story
This is an account of an event from over twenty years ago. Having told the story occasionally, I decided to put it into words. The … Read more
Pocket Watch
I was looking at an old photograph recently, of four men sitting outdoors, side by side on chairs. On the back of the photo are … Read more
American cinquain
I like writing haiku and have posted several on this blog (https://turnstonecom.wpcomstaging.com/?s=haiku). Recently, I learned about another form of syllabic poetry, the American cinquain. Instead … Read more
A metaphor for our times
In Ancient Greek mythology, Echo was a mountain nymph who angered Hera, the wife of Zeus. As punishment, Hera cast a spell on Echo in … Read more
The intimacy of commerce
Intimacy, the connection of one person with another, is an antidote to the alienation that is epidemic in our society and to the growing tendency … Read more
All the time we need
A friend told me the story of an acquaintance who had hired a Navajo guide to take him by horseback to a remote part of … Read more
Last Request
As I explore writing fiction, I have been trying some short, short stories. This one involves two daughters facing a challenge posed by their father. … Read more