Here you find my poetry and personal writing. Work shaped by observation, memory, and the discipline of noticing. These pieces reflect an ongoing exploration of translating experience into language.
A federal employee reflects on the government’s “Fork in the Road” offer. In early 2025, federal employees across the government began receiving an email with a striking subject line: “Fork in the Road.” The message introduced a Deferred Resignation Program. Accept the offer, and you could leave your agency within weeks but remain on the […]
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There is nothing like a photo or two to rekindle thoughts about your childhood. Looking through old photos of our Christmas trees from past Christmases, I realize some of my clearest childhood memories of this time of year are of decorating our tree. The part that truly stands out is the tinsel. Everything else felt
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Watching Florida Alligators Florida alligator photography has become a natural extension of time spent around the still lakes of Florida. The more often I watch them, the more I notice how unhurried they are, how completely at ease they seem in the water. That calm, confident presence, especially when only their eyes and snout break
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