I was listening to NPR last night and heard a familiar name. Kurt Caswell’s essay collection, An Inside Passage, was reviewed on “All Things Considered.” Reviewer Alan Cheuse praised Caswell’s way of looking at – and writing about – nature, particularly nature observed while walking. The review is here.

In other news, I read this weekend that Chastity Bono, daughter of singer Cher and the late Sonny Bono, is in the process of transitioning from a woman to a man. People Magazine reported that Cher has been very supportive throughout the process, which reminded me of our book What Becomes You, which is Aaron Raz Link’s story of transitioning from Sarah to Aaron. Aaron’s mother, Hilda Raz, chimes in throughout the book, expressing support of and pride in her child’s decision, while grieving the loss of her daughter. It’s a beautiful book, and one that succinctly tells a very complicated story.