An interview with The Clare Champion provided a bit of the story behind my stories. (Many thanks, Andrew Hamilton) Photo: Myriam Riand

A chance encounter with a feathered Friend. And a choice we all face: to connect, or not to connect? Come and see how I answered that question. Photo: Calvin McManus

An excerpt from my memoir essay collection, Sunflowers in Iraq. This “title track” from the book has layers of healing, peace, and safety woven throughout. Photo: Tara D. Smith