“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
Got Closure? (If Not, You’ll Probably Just Make It Up)
Humans love stories. We love to tell them. We love to hear them. We crave those beginnings, middles and endings.… Read more Got Closure? (If Not, You’ll Probably Just Make It Up)
