Returning to Omelas
The ones who walk away in Le Guin’s 1973 dystopian short story are those who refuse to accept that the price of their own freedom is the denial and violent suppression of someone else’s. But walk away to do what? To go where?
Conversations at the dinner party (W.W.L.)
For the first couple of hours, the conversation flowed easily. It wasn’t the awkward Pākehā BBQ Lois had been expecting.
My kid got married and I gave a speech.
In preparation for my son's wedding two weeks ago, I canvassed a bunch of friends for advice on the hallmarks of a good wedding speech. Here's what they said.
Leaving is always about finding
Wednesdays with Lois (Hat tip to Renee's WednesdayBusk - with a single recommended busk from her archive, here). 4 min read. Summer, 2017. Lois h…
On giving thanks and making peace
Winning a competition for a story you wish you never had to write is complicated.
Every last vote: An interview with Marama Davidson on the Poi-gnancy of whakapapa
With only one sleep to go, this one's for those still deciding IF they'll vote at all.