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There are two scenarios that require running: rescuing a loved one and escaping a mad man. So what’s going on? I blame Elaine. I met her the first day of school in Perth, when her sweet daughter took Willa by the hand and showed her around campus. I … [Continue reading] about Run Bitch Run
Here’s the thing about moving to another country. It involves living in another country. At first, living in Australia felt like being on a tour organized by a sadistic travel agency. Looking to visit Western Australia? Step out of the guidebook and … [Continue reading] about A Normal Day
I know as much about birds as I do Danish history or couch upholstering. Which is to say, very little. But here’s what I do know. A bird is not interested in what I think of him. While I’m blathering on about how cute he is or how much noise he … [Continue reading] about Tweet
A friend of mine keeps a handwritten address book. Next to a name she scribbles a note like “hip” or “knee.” She says it’s because she’s older now, and everyone has a thing, and it’s polite to remember the thing so you can ask about it. I need a book … [Continue reading] about Greet, Pray, Love
If you are reading this in San Francisco, I am writing you from the future where it is 15 hours and two seasons later. It is fall in Perth and getting darker by the minute. The trees are dressed up as Vermont, and the sidewalks are covered with … [Continue reading] about Winter is Coming