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Today was the first day of school for my two sons, and I could write a novel about all the feelings I have about that right now. For now, they’re both healthy and safe, and they even finished all their … Continue reading →

Hi, everyone, I’m been so busy with work recently (insert HOORAY! here) that I haven’t been updating this blog as regularly as I should. Just wanted to let you all know that I’m enjoying my life as a freelance writer … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I had a new set of headshots taken. I don’t usually mind having my picture taken, but I don’t just love it, either. Like everyone else, I’m probably my own worst critic. I can always find … Continue reading →

I always say this, but I always mean it: oh my goodness, it it really already a new year? 2016 had its ups and downs, but I’m not quite sure how it went by so quickly. Here’s hoping that 2017 … Continue reading →

In honor of Presidents Day, I wanted to retell one of my favorite anecdotes. When I was pregnant with my older son William in 2006, I was working as a reporter for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. One morning, I covered … Continue reading →

My last living grandparent died yesterday. My grandfather, or Grandaddy Bill, was just two days shy of his 98th birthday. He was a dear man, and we will all miss him. I’ve written about him here a couple of times … Continue reading →

People are always asking for book recommendations on Facebook, especially in the summer with the prospect of beach reading ahead. I do it, too–usually with a disclaimer like “Yes, I’ve already read Gone Girl.” This summer, I got the best … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! It’s 2015, and I am making a concentrated effort to write 2015 on all my checks, files and other documents. As you probably know, that’s much harder to achieve than you think it’s going to be. Speaking … Continue reading →

Yesterday, my older son William taught his little brother Andrew how to play the classic game Uno. Rain was starting to drizzle outside, and the kitchen was cozy. The boys plunked down at the kitchen table, while I made turkey … Continue reading →