Trip of Renewal: Sedona

Trip of Renewal: Sedona

Winner, Trips of Renewal Essay Contest 2009 I traveled alone to red-rock country in Sedona, Arizona. The drive from the airport took me past places named Horsethief Basin, Big Bug Creek, and Soldier Pass Road, evoking scenes from our national identity and Hollywood...
“I’m Sorry to Tell You This…”

“I’m Sorry to Tell You This…”

Real Life: My son was very sick. Suddenly I was dealing with brain surgeons, an ex-husband, the White House physician and the biggest challenge of my life. You’re so lucky. Published in Washingtonian, April 2003, pages 119–123. Washington Writing Prize (awarded...