In taking the advice of Brené Brown and Elizabeth Gilbert I find myself in unusual territory—following my muse and learning to… Read more A Turn Toward the Unexpected
The Flow
“Once I sat down the story just sort of wrote itself.” I was minding my own business, waiting for my… Read more The Flow
A Love Letter to Addicts
In my life I have been significantly impacted by addiction. Sitting idly by, watching someone you love wrestle the beast… Read more A Love Letter to Addicts
Harry Potter and the Love of Reading
For this blog I’m making a point of acknowledging a parenting win. I struggled to figure out what to write… Read more Harry Potter and the Love of Reading
The Politics of Silence
Usually I don’t write about my political beliefs, respecting that everyone’s opinions are equally valid and deserve to be part of the… Read more The Politics of Silence
No Place Is Home
Since I graduated high school I have lived on four continents. I’ve lived in houses, apartments, condos and a tour… Read more No Place Is Home
Persistence and Procrastination
The thing about writing is this: there will never be a perfect time to write. Life, if we’re lucky, keeps… Read more Persistence and Procrastination
Time: It’s Elastic, Like Yoga Pants
I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of time. Despite the clock’s regularity the experience of time seems to change… Read more Time: It’s Elastic, Like Yoga Pants
Germinating Creativity: Urban Garden in Progress
This week I find myself right back in the messy middle in writing, gardening and life. While I’m not yet ready to… Read more Germinating Creativity: Urban Garden in Progress
The Messy Middle: Between Before & After
I’m a sucker for before and after’s. When I was pregnant with my son I was completely addicted to HGTV.… Read more The Messy Middle: Between Before & After
