Writer in Residence

“Why are you so happy?” This is a question I often get asked. I have over-heard people say, “Why is Collette so happy?” My co-worker’s response, “Collette is always happy.” Why am I happy? Why [...]

I was resting in the park reading a book, and I observed a woman who looked upset. I tried to focus on my book, but my attention kept drawing to her. She wasn’t trying to get my attention, she [...]

I live by the train tracks. When my children were little they would go outside and wave to the train engineer. He was kind and blew the whistle for them. Their faces lit up with delight, as did [...]

I was going through a box filled with old school papers. Some of the papers belonged to my sister, and some were mine. A set of papers from the second grade stood out. Mine read: My name is [...]