Reno is a complicated and sometimes troubled place, but I love it here, not least for the weapons-grade rainbows

I can’t make the world better in any major ways today but here’s my dog, Inspector Bucket, who is not as well read as he might seem.

Yesterday I met a very very old cat who likes to gaze at the fire for hours on end.

One of my MFA students crocheted me a birthday axolotl. We have such a wonderful cohort here at UNR right now. I’m very touched.

Also please help me name the axolotl.

New kibble bag means all is well for the small creatures

Upcoming info session for any folks interested in the University of Nevada, Reno's residential MFA program:

The residential MFA program at the University of Nevada, Reno, is accepting applications in fiction and poetry. Deadline is Dec. 15!