Bright Stars and Moon ShadowsToday we are celebrating your third birthday, Otto.Dec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2023
Can We Not Be Assholes Even If Our Kids Play Sports?I’m a big believer in youth sports. Sportsmanship, respect for self and others, belonging, teamwork, learning how to both give and receive…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
Rethinking Mother’s and Father’s DayMy mom, dad, husband, and children are alive and well, and I have good relationships with each of them. [KNOCKING ALL THE WOOD.] But I…Jun 25, 2023Jun 25, 2023
For OttoOn the second anniversary of your inexplicable death, I want to name and thank you for what you’ve taught me so far.Jun 14, 2023Jun 14, 2023
My Journey Getting a Novel Containing Abortion to PrintHow many fictional abortions can you remember reading about (that aren’t set in a dystopian future)? What about movies in which the…Mar 13, 2023Mar 13, 2023
For AbrahamThe world is rife with brokenness and suffering. But it is also full of brilliance and magic. On some days, this paradox hits you right…Dec 18, 20223Dec 18, 20223
Too Much.I started typing this piece in May and got as far as the title. (The fact that I forgot to publish it in August when I finished says…Nov 16, 20222Nov 16, 20222
Shopping a Pro-Choice Feminist NovelWriting a novel is hard. Like childbirth, the first tends to be the toughest and require the most endurance — to organize, to outline, to…Mar 21, 2022Mar 21, 2022
Debut novel drops 8/2/22!Look for MY THIRTY-FIRST YEAR (AND OTHER CALAMITIES) by Emily Wolf ✍️Jan 17, 2022Jan 17, 2022