Shelley Wood

I have done difficult things. I have watched a loved one take her last breath. I have helped a cherished old dog be rid of his pain forever. … [Read more...] about My Dream Job? I Quit

 Two litres of water, eighteen dried apricots, a small pack of salted almonds, and half a bar of chocolate: these are our first mistakes. … [Read more...] about The Gorgeous Mistake

The man has ventured out in the boat to find a salmon beneath the waves. … [Read more...] about Diving Inspiration

He's back from his day roaming Paris, his tongue tumbling with stories, tired of rolling his 'r's and folding into conjugations. … [Read more...] about The Vicarious Vacation

In the past few weeks, you’ve been shortlisted. Twice. You are on shortlists. … [Read more...] about Short Man with a List

Here we are, deep in the intangibles. Filing her final tax return, propping a For Sale sign in the window of the home she loved. … [Read more...] about No Day Gone By