PinnedPublished inElectric LiteratureWhat a Little-Known Ursula K. Le Guin Essay Taught Me About Being a Woman“Introducing Myself” changed my life at 16, and it’s only become more resonant in the decades sinceJan 25, 2018A response icon28Jan 25, 2018A response icon28
PinnedPublished inModern ParentThe Everything ProvidersAbout 10 years ago, an education consultant named Jamie Vollmer wrote a list. If you are a teacher or a school administrator, there’s a…Nov 11, 2020A response icon4Nov 11, 2020A response icon4
PinnedMary Oliver Was My Teacher — Here’s What I Learned From HerFirst published on Electric LiteratureJan 18, 2019A response icon2Jan 18, 2019A response icon2
Published inRunner's LifeChasing a BodyContent warning: This essay includes mentions of body dysmorphia.Oct 31, 2024A response icon11Oct 31, 2024A response icon11
Notes from the School Pickup Line2:40 p.m.: I know I have to leave in five literal actual minutes to pick up my kid from school, but I really just want to finish this…Sep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
No One Is Coming Out Of This Ahead“What if instead of ‘behind,’ this group of kids is advanced because of this?”Jun 28, 2020Jun 28, 2020
I Thought I Was A C.J. Cregg But Really I’m A QuarkOne woman I know got Joey Lucas from “The West Wing,” the calm, clever and capable political pollster played by Marlee Matlin.Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Published inEpilogueWriting Lessons From The ClashI’ve just finished up listening to “Stay Free: the Story of the Clash,” the 8-episode podcast narrated by Chuck D, and besides totally…Feb 4, 2020A response icon1Feb 4, 2020A response icon1
What to Do When Your Pitch Gets StolenGetting taken advantage of can seem like part of the business.Oct 9, 2019A response icon1Oct 9, 2019A response icon1