Posts by Laura Paskus

So much has happened since I interviewed Rebecca Clarren about her new book. We spoke almost a month ago, although the conversation aired last Friday. But I’m finding solace in revisiting much of what we talked about, including reconciliation, which I write about below. To start: At the turn of the 20th century, Clarren’s ancestors…

It’s one of those times (again) when I’m heart-wrenchingly conflicted. I’m sure many of you relate to feeling this way. On the one hand, I want to write about a million different things, not the least of which include the tiny slip of warm water currently flowing between the banks of the Middle Rio Grande—hardly…