Anthologies
Air: An Anthology
In this anthology devoted to radio from Hippocampus Books, my essay “Witness to History: D-Day on the Air” touches on the “where-were-you?” moments of life, the value of history and some special radio interviews I did commemorating the 50th Anniversary of D-Day.
Democrat’s Soul
A Tried-and-True View of Everything Blue
1968 was a tumultuous year. The Vietnam War raged on. The Tet Offensive left us reeling. Then Martin Luther King was assassinated. It was a spring without hope, until I heard Al Lowenstein speak at an anti-war rally. My essay, “Pledge of Allegiance,” explores being a teen volunteer for Lowenstein’s campaign, believing that one by one we could change the world, and a kiss by a pond that changed mine.
Lost Orchard
This anthology of prose and poetry from the Kirkland College community features my humorous essay, “What Counts,” about girls, math, and the elaborate measures my mother took to disguise her age.
Lost Orchard II
This anthology of nonfiction from the Kirkland College community includes my essay “A Bench of One’s Own.” Crazy Horse had his sacred places. Winnie the Pooh had his thinking spot, and I had a bench in the neighborhood. But on the first nice day of the year, there was someone on my bench, and she needed it more than I.
Love after 70
This anthology from Wising Up Press includes my story “Somebody to Love,” about a budding relationship between two nursing home residents.
The Mom Egg: Vol 6
This collection of writing and art by mothers includes my essay, “Just the Way it Is,” about Montauk, beach fires, and having a small family.
The Mom Egg: Vol 10 The Body
This anthology includes my prose poem “The Topography of Me” about the experience of being in a fire.
Mom Egg Review: Vol 12
This anthology includes my essay, “Drumstick” about the dark side of a family Thanksgiving.