It is so self-conscious, so apparently moral, simply to step aside from the gaps where the creeks and winds pour down, saying, I never merited this grace, quite rightly, and then to sulk along the rest of your days on the edge of rage. I won’t have it. The world is wilder than that in all directions, more dangerous and bitter, more extravagant and bright.
[Annie Dillard]

This is my first feature in the Portland Monthly — really fun to have it come out right now (when I’m home waiting for baby #2 to make her appearance). It was fantastic working with them; their editorial team is thoughtful, conscientious, kind, creative, and makes changes that actually feel like they make my writing better.

Hawk Krall’s title illustration for the Portland Monthly Earthquake Preparedness Personality Test.