January is haiku month here. We will be publishing four each Wednesday beginning 1/7. Sharon has a lovely related essay in our “Other Stuff” section. Also, remember to follow us on our FB page, where you’ll be reminded of new pieces and can find links to old ones.

Phyllis Cheskin 8/27/25 Phyllis Cheskin 8/27/25

Phyllis Cheskin

Many of my childhood memories…

Hilary (aka Pinky) Rose 8/27/25 Hilary (aka Pinky) Rose 8/27/25

Hilary (Pinky) Rose

My mom was a horrible cook…

Adrienne Gallagher 8/20/25 Adrienne Gallagher 8/20/25

Adrienne Gallagher

In 1989, I was hired…

Barbara Huffman 8/20/25 Barbara Huffman 8/20/25

Barbara Huffman

Some clothing encapsulates a moment…

Whitney Otto 8/13/25 Whitney Otto 8/13/25

Whitney Otto

In the fall of 2023…

Jerry Petraglia 8/13/25 Jerry Petraglia 8/13/25

Jerry Petraglia

On May 24^th, 2025…

Burt Saxon 8/6/25 Burt Saxon 8/6/25

Burt Saxon

One summer morning…

Steve Fiffer 8/6/25 Steve Fiffer 8/6/25

Steve Fiffer

Although I grew up in Chicago…

Naomi Gladish Smith 7/30/25 Naomi Gladish Smith 7/30/25

Naomi Gladish Smith

For some reason…

Laura B. Becker 7/30/25 Laura B. Becker 7/30/25

Laura B. Becker

Being the first in my family to pursue doctoral work…

Gabi Coatsworth 7/16/25 Gabi Coatsworth 7/16/25

Gabi Coatsworth

2024 CONTEST WINNER

Margaret Lough 7/16/25 Margaret Lough 7/16/25

Margaret Lough

2024 Contest Runner Up

Jim Reardon 7/9/25 Jim Reardon 7/9/25

Jim Reardon

2024 Contest Runner Up

Loree Sandler 7/9/25 Loree Sandler 7/9/25

Loree Sandler

2024 Contest Runner Up

Larry Gritton 7/5/25 Larry Gritton 7/5/25

Larry Gritton

My late wife Jennifer’s…

Jim Dodds 7/5/25 Jim Dodds 7/5/25

Jim Dodds

“Awww, look. The lake’s full of water again.”

Patricia Merritt Lear 7/2/25 Patricia Merritt Lear 7/2/25

Patricia Merritt Lear

My dad, Jim Merritt, died young…

Dr. C.T. Vivian 7/2/25 Dr. C.T. Vivian 7/2/25

Dr. C.T. Vivian

If you want to begin to understand me, my family, my people…

Linda Hansell 6/25/25 Linda Hansell 6/25/25

Linda Hansell

When I was finally able to…

Ella Weigel 6/25/25 Ella Weigel 6/25/25

Ella Weigel

My grandmother wore a fur coat…