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Essays

Devon's essayistic writing explores what connects us to place, to ourselves, and to one another.

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Oregon Humanities

How saffron invites a maternal approach to land engagement.

New York Times

An essay that advocates getting married for the party if the love story itself seems worth celebrating.

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Switchyard

An essay that tells the story of the time I came across a dead whale and my subsequent impulse to commit a crime. It slides into the shifty territory of ownership, legacy, and the stories we tell about ourselves.

Sonora Review

A braided essay about sex, longing, and the way the passage of time both erodes and preserves. 

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