Lori Ayotte

In his novel Giovanni’s Room, James Baldwin writes these evocative words: “Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.” This may not be true for all of us, but it is, no doubt, for many of us. Our childhood homes somehow manage to stay with us, not physically, of course, but in our hearts […]

So many moments in life call for courage and grit. Managing a bad medical diagnosis. Absorbing the unexpected news that you’ve just been laid off from the job you’ve loved for years. Having your romantic fantasies dashed by the startling text message informing you that your partner has decided it’s best to part ways. These are […]