The Parish Priest & the Manic Maid of Orleans

I believe in reincarnation. At least professionally I do. Career wise I have been reborn three times. My first incarnation … More

The (Christmas) Tree of Knowledge

I built a Christmas tree out of books. This is not as crazy as it sounds. I work (at least … More

My mother ran out of names. Providence Hospital, DC, March 3, 1955: Three days old, I lay swaddled in the … More

I can think of no better bipolar way to analyze the yins and yangs of the last twelve months … More