Bettina, Skiing

"Bettina goes along on the ski trip, but has to have fun her own way once she’s there."

I didn’t have to come with Mason when he insisted we go on a ski trip together. He can barely ski. But I went along. I try to humor him. He thinks if I’m there, too, that we’re together. That’s...

My Smooth, White Slopes

"When I said I was a lesbian, I thought I was lying."

Melinda strode confidently through the lobby of the Sweet Powder Ski Resort, while I followed slowly behind. Around us, people were headed out to the slopes or lounging with hot cocoa by the fire. I couldn’t help but notice the...