Today's Stories from the Retrospect Archive
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1968: The Struggle Continues
It wasn’t Selma. But it was Detroit. It was very public. But, for me, it was deeply personal. There were two days of inner [...]
Typewriters
I think I had an Olympus manual typewriter in college. Compared with my handwriting, it made things look pretty nice. But if [...]
Not-So-Fast Times at West Junior High
Pause and conjure up the image of what we looked like. Clearly charter members of the Dork Platoon.
My Dream Wizard (again)
4-7-20 Last night, my dream wizard had me working in a voting station. I looked up and a woman pulled her [...]
Sorting Old Pictures – A Bittersweet Effort to Put Life in Order
For some pictures, it was easy to say good riddance. But the photos of people I love – that’s another matter.
Releasing Roots
Releasing Roots I pull out Mama’s earrings From the tangle of jewelry In the re-used coconut butter jar, Gently pressing [...]
On Nicknames and Wearing Black at Funerals
To this day, I still have an array of non-names for my children.
Paisley at the Fair
I wasn't thrilled at the idea of a concert by a country singer, and how good could someone be who was singing at a county fair?
Pfau Family Halloween
Costumes and candy, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and leaves rustling under foot, parades at school. All made up happy [...]
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