Resounding Grief
The best part of West Virginia is my grandparents and without fail they could be found in their driveway, waving goodbye when we left.
On the Sinking Ship
Decrying my job seems particularly ironic as a virtual teacher.
The Magic in Murmurations
Many animal species flock together, but starlings, humble and social songbirds found across the world, are the only airborne creatures who can collectively stir and swoop.
Burnout Dreams
I struggle to find contentment and seek new adventures almost compulsively.
Sorry I Stared at Your Pillow This Whole Flight
Maybe she actually loathes the pillow because it has come to symbolize her cold, loveless marriage—what sort of husband gives his wife a neck pillow?
I Would Walk 150 Miles
Sleepy but knowing I had a mission, I quietly slipped out the door and down to the water.
By Any Other Name
The ability to claim an otherwise unrealized identity—that is an incredible power.
Temporary State of Mind
Temporary is the only kind of time there is.
The Promise is Not Vain
There’s a lot of delicate ground around when one is something “enough” to take up the rainbow.
Annaka Koster (1996 – )
More likely, though, her inevitable termination was brought on by her unending affection for sugary beverages, which she does not regret.
