Monthly Archives: July 2010

BACKSTORY: I’ve been looking for a way to feature writers/writerly peeps on my blog, because part of blogging is returning the blog love. So–Outlaw Boots. Now I’m sure you’re asking, because you are discerning blog friends: what the hell? What … Continue reading →

Confession: I am not good at maintenance. This confession applies to many things. For example, I don’t scrub out the fridge except in the summer. I just did it today, which is why I’m thinking about maintenance. I cleaned my … Continue reading →

Do you know the play FENCES? I teach it in my Intro to Lit class, and it just closed on Broadway (three Tonys, including one for Denzel). Awesome play. An African-American play, but a universal play. The main character, Troy, … Continue reading →