Category: Essays

Why I Love (Jewish) Books

I lack my mother’s talent at crafty things. My childhood cross-stitches were uneven. Crocheting made my fingers hurt. And knitting? A non-starter. But I do enjoy the results of her work, and my favorite is a pinwheel quilt she made for me many years ago — out of book fabric. It’s big. I love to disappear beneath its folds on…

Whither Iraq?

Imaginary Grace is fortunate to have a special field correspondent in Iraq. Really, it’s just my friend who lives in Irbil. I don’t pay her much, but I did persuade her to take some shots for me so that I could write a mini photo essay to share with you. This first one is really a stunner. Not what you…