by KP | Sep 11, 2016 | Ceramics, Education, Journalism, Social Issues
On the morning of September 11, 2001, all the color had drained from Kim’s face when she flung open the office door. She came from the residence hall’s community center, where there was a TV that always seemed to be on, even when no one was watching. Out of breath,...
by KP | Aug 24, 2016 | Education, Random, Social Issues
Without [farm], where would we be? Tied in barns, tied to trees, left inside or outside to starve, injured, lame and in pain, blind, or standing in the kill pen waiting for our death sentence. Waiting for our final ride to the agony of a cruel and undeserved end. What...
by KP | Aug 8, 2016 | Social Issues
Saturday 8.6.16 Here’s what I want to remember about traveling to Ireland, in case I ever have the opportunity to do it again: Whatever the cost, take the direct flight. My route: Uber to Paoli Station, Paoli Station to 30th Street Station, 30th Street Station to...
by KP | Aug 5, 2016 | Education, Social Issues
Sometimes you just have to leave. At the start of this summer, many of the people in my circle of care were giving me high-fives and fist-bumps. When the school year ended, my first summer off in nine years loomed ahead. On paper it sounded like a wonderful idea,...
by KP | Jul 31, 2016 | Education, Journalism, Social Issues
“Tell me everything.” Silence. “Everything!” My voice might be shrill. More silence. A breath. “What do you want to know?” Rain has soaked through my sneakers and I’m sliding in mud as I walk across the field where I feed three horses each night. In my...
by KP | Dec 3, 2015 | Ceramics, Education, Social Issues
One of my students is teaching himself to throw pots while blindfolded. Actually, all of the teaching has already happened. The porcelain bowls he has been throwing are as lovely as anything made with full vision – soft, fluid, and graceful. He ripped a soft old...
