Winter turns Perth from a perky cheerleader into a goth girl smoking under the bleachers. Yesterday, I stepped in a deep puddle and had to slosh home to change my shoes. A white cockatoo nibbling on seeds in my neighbor’s driveway raised his head as … [Continue reading] about All The Little Things
The Houseguest
This week we have a houseguest, a young American we met a few months ago while traveling in a remote region of Western Australia called Monkey Mia, which, despite its name, is home to dolphins not monkeys. Also, Mia is pronounced Maya. Anna, … [Continue reading] about The Houseguest
The Audience Is Listening
I noticed him when we first arrived at the theater. He was hard to miss – a paralyzed man in a wheelchair being pushed by a beautiful woman with thick black braids. His face was contorted and his head leaned significantly to one side. The large … [Continue reading] about The Audience Is Listening
Lights Out
“The problem is, I have a bad memory and I’m half-black.” “Huh?” “I never remember anyone, but they always remember me.” “Because you stand out.” “Because I’m the only half-black person they’ve ever met.” “Maybe it’s because you’re gorgeous.” … [Continue reading] about Lights Out
Meaner Maid
Notes left on cars should fall into one of two categories: 1) I’m sorry I smashed your side mirror call me, or 2) 25% off Psychic Palm Reading. A hot pink handwritten post-it declaring “Terrible Parking” does not fall into either of these. First, the … [Continue reading] about Meaner Maid