J.P. Devine: No summer for you?

As we mark Memorial Day by honoring the men and women who died serving the military and enter warmer months, we must also remember to honor the frontline workers in the pandemic war and support each other, J.P. Devine writes.

J.P. Devine: A story of decline

The Waterville writer is ready for a surreal voyage along with his guide, Capt. Kurtz, into the heart of semi-darkness.

Podcast: Listen to JP talk about his upcoming trip

J.P. Devine: Ghost light and other stories

J.P. Devine plans to buy a small ghost light to put in his window to remind him of what, and whom, he's lost.

J.P. Devine: You have to roll with what toilet paper you have

Thinking about the history of toilet paper, J.P. Devine muses about cleanliness and what sorts of gifts we may now give to each other.

J.P. Devine: Social distancing reminds us how precious hugs are

Longing for crowds and companionship, J.P. Devine is will settle for a hug for now in the new normal.

J.P. Devine: The ‘Dude’ abides during the coronavirus pandemic

If you wanted relief from bad news, if you wanted comedy, well, instead you're getting The Dude, J.P. Devine writes.

J.P. Devine: She #2 is on the line

You know, there’s a strange comfort in following instructions, writes J.P. Devine.

J.P. Devine: What to wear, or not wear, when you are stuck in the house?

These days, the question of whether to wear underpants is an existential crisis, J.P. Devine writes.

J.P. Devine: Coronavirus makes us admire the view from the big inside

Be brave, readers, during this time of hunkering down, and we'll get through this, J.P. Devine writes.