March 4, 2026

Earth Lessons

Her garden is the second most special thing to her. The most special is Charlie. If she joins her garden, Charlie can continue to work with all their seeds and their rich soil and the silly little jokes no one else but they cared to hear. They could still work together.
February 26, 2026

In Praise of Late February

This planet, once a schlocky sketch Made by December’s hue — graphite — Becomes a splendid fresco where The paints are flowers and sunlight. The sky, a multiplex-like screen, Displays a movie where a few Small, plumy planes hide in the clouds Then once again appear in view.
February 25, 2026

Kipling Said to Stay Away — But Can I?

As I look forward to this trip, I caution myself that Kolkata may be in many ways similar to Delhi, with the same grime, dirt, and chaos of any large, old city. But, I also hope that it will be more relaxed…
February 24, 2026

Death of a Billionaire, a Satirical Sci-Fi Murder Mystery Review

Despite the predictability of the characters typical of murder mysteries, the plot was fresh and unexpected, engaging me through all the twists and setbacks. There was never a moment where I was actually able to predict the ending.
February 18, 2026

The Stranger in Our Bed, A Film Movie Review

This mystery-thriller kept me guessing. It is set in England and, in part, at an old family estate in the country, both of which lend to the movie's mystery. From the beginning, I could feel the tension that proved to weave throughout the story.
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