The Dark Bird

My writing background tells me that when dealing in highly charged symbols like fire, owls, houses, kudzu (if you're southern), lakes, storm and the like, one must tread lightly. These symbols mean something. You're supposed to know what. It isn't that the house must always be the soul of the family, but it commonly is. … Continue reading The Dark Bird

Back to school

First and third grade started for  us this week. I was ill-prepared for the emotional freak out of watching my boy, my boy! march away from me into the mysterious recesses of his new school. It wasn't Kindergarten after all—he stayed at preschool for Kindergarten. Nobody else was bawling. Even the kids seemed soberly resigned … Continue reading Back to school