stories

Belly of the Beast

About a month ago, my seven-year-old son jumped into the ocean for the first time. Jumped in, not waded in. Not got up to his waist and then ran back squealing away from

The Condor

Despite all my age I am still just in a batting cage.

Just For Kicks

I try to prove how stupid horses are, but end up getting a lesson.

The Auklet

Off the coast of San Francisco there's a small, rocky island with a very old lighthouse. Years ago, I spent some time there as a field intern. It's only