For my husband, Cary Adelman. September 14 Today is your birthday. Years ago, we celebrated at our Chicago 3-flat. It was a beautiful September day. It would be your last birthday. Later that autumn, we […]
Death on Lake Michigan’s Left Coast
Death on Lake Michigan’s Left Coast Among the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan is unique for its north-south configuration. In summer, southwesterly winds create invisible currents running parallel to sandy beaches that line the western shore. […]
Horseshoe Crabs, Memorial Day
I discovered horseshoe crabs as a child while my family vacationed on the Eastern seaboard. Horseshoe Crabs washed up on Maryland’s barrier spit, creating marvelous spectacles for screeching toddlers. The creatures were sleek, green, foreign, […]
Head Up, Shoulders Back
It’s circa 2000s, I am circa 40s, and I’m learning how to walk again. My physical therapist has a keen eye for a hanging head, slouching shoulders, weak abs, a protruding butt. “Hey, that’s how […]
Lake Michigan's Left Coast 