Crypto-zoology is the “pseudo-scientific” study of creatures or animals that may or may not exist. Popular American examples include the Bigfoot, the Mothman or the Flatwoods Monster.
“The Chronology of Water” is a memoir that centers around Yuknavitch’s adult life, her journey through adulthood, addiction and her path toward becoming a writer.
Right before the pandemic, we visited our family for the holidays in Oklahoma, and we took a day trip to the town of Pawhuska in Osage County. This is a town that is best-known (up until now) as the home of TV’s Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond or the backdrop of the play and movie August: Osage County.