Short & Sweet: I Stand Here Ironing (1956) From the Collection: Tell Me A Riddle by Tillie Olsen

We’re kicking off the summer series with Tillie Olsen's I Stand Here Ironing, from the collection Tell Me A Riddle.

What does it mean to make peace with the past? A powerful reflection on motherhood, memory, and the weight of past choices, this story captures the quiet, complicated strength it takes to look back—and keep going. It offers a haunting reflection on motherhood, where memory, regret, and love collide in a quiet but profound reckoning.

A link to the short story will be sent via email upon registration.

Please click here to view the story or download using the link below. A copy will be emailed to registrants the day before the meeting.