The Sassiest Albertsons in AmericaThe Albertsons on 30th and Hilyard in Eugene was one of my first solo destinations as a kid. It was one of the few places I was allowed to…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Love Notes From My SisterI just collected 60 pages of emails from my sister in my old yahoo account. Here are the lines that I’ve printed and hung to my wall so her…Jun 24, 2021Jun 24, 2021
“I Love You More Than Mashed Potatoes” and Other Sofie-ismsAs a child, Sofie was very direct — asking neighbors if they rent or own, as if considering a career in real estate. She had a way with…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
Six Months Without My Sister, SofieIt’s been six months since you died — six months without sending you cards, picking out gifts for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, your…Jun 10, 2021Jun 10, 2021
What’s in a Name ChangeI never thought I’d change my name. As a late Nineties women’s college graduate, mentored by Second Wave feminists, this gesture seemed…May 27, 2021May 27, 2021