Non-Fiction
Balsam
bal·sam
noun
an aromatic resinous substance, such as balm, exuded by various trees and shrubs and used as a base for certain fragrances and medical and cosmetic preparations
a herbaceous plant cultivated for its flowers, which are typically pink or purple and carried high on the stem.
A story of dry roots and sticky leaves; of a desert eden and deserting Eden. In small vignettes, I try to explore the pains and pleasures of my life as it moved from Seattle, Washington -- my birthplace -- to Los Angeles, California
Not all parents are biological, not all careers are jobs. Composed of letters from Barbra Boudreaux, this is my attempt at one in return. Barb, or Barbie, was more than a nanny to me; she was my grandmother -- not by blood, but by love.