Well, here's a great birthday present: my essay "On Being Still and Knowing" in Appalachian Review was given the Denny C. Plattner Award from Beara College. Thank you!

Thanks for my badge @bathflashaward.bsky.social !

Look, Ma! I'm a rerun! It was a truly bewildering experience to pull up my podcasts today and stumble across my own mug. Thank you Pop of Culture at Indiana Public Radio and @riverteeth.bsky.social ! Listen to S2 E21 here: indianapublicradio.org/popofculture/

Thank you so much @dintywmoore.bsky.social for accepting my micro! This one's an ode to old trucks, Tori Amos, frogs, and queer awakenings.🥰

My copy of the gorgeous debut flash collection by @avitusbcarle.bsky.social arrived yesterday!!!! You can get your copy here: www.uapress.com/product/thes...

Bread and Puppet came to my tiny Appalachian town tonight for a benefit show with all proceeds going to local organizations active in the community supporting residents recover from Helene. This photo is from "Gray Lady Cantata #9: A Vigil for Gaza"