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2025-06-212025-06-21

I’m back.

On writing
After over a year writing exclusively over on Substack, I’ve decided to start cross-posting here. It’s nice over on Substack and all, but I miss the open web that is ... Read more
2023-12-062023-12-06

Moving time!

On writing
Yep, me too. I’m headed over to Substack. I will leave all this content here. Over there, I will make new posts and curate some of the best of the ... Read more
Take risks too.
2023-10-042023-10-04

Take risks too.

A Room Of Your Own, Inspiration
            Last weekend, we drove to Montana for the weekend. We are two high school teachers whose kids are all grown up now. This year we’re being intentional about trying ... Read more
If I experience X, I will do Y.
2023-07-232023-07-23

If I experience X, I will do Y.

A Room Of Your Own, Goals, On writing, Yoga
I woke up this morning and poured about an hour of my time down the digital drain. But then I kicked myself in the ass and set a timer. Setting ... Read more
It’s summer. I have a plan. Watch out!
2023-07-062023-07-06

It’s summer. I have a plan. Watch out!

On writing
Dear, dear creative friends, It’s been too long. I am writing to let you know I am still here making time. The need is more urgent than ever, because in ... Read more
Week 4 of Poem-a-day–3 weeks late!
2023-05-162023-05-18

Week 4 of Poem-a-day–3 weeks late!

Poetry
I had five poems left to write, and I stalled. It wasn’t just the poems. It was everything. Lately I’ve been having more trouble than I’d like to admit making ... Read more
Poem-a-day Week 3
2023-04-232023-04-23

Poem-a-day Week 3

Poetry
Had some struggles this week. No prompts were speaking to me. Not a whole lot of breathing room, let alone poem-writing room in a day. Quite a few responsibilities came ... Read more
Poem.A.Day. Week 2, plus an update on making time
2023-04-162023-04-16

Poem.A.Day. Week 2, plus an update on making time

Poetry
I know, I know. It’s a little crazy to be trying to write one poem a day for the entire month of April, especially when these last few months have ... Read more
Poetry month is here! Who is doing the Poem-a-day challenge?
2023-04-072023-04-07

Poetry month is here! Who is doing the Poem-a-day challenge?

Poetry
Every year for more than a decade, I’ve been doing the poem-a-day challenge in April. This year is no exception! Will you join me? Share your poems to keep me ... Read more
What does it mean to be “busy”? Does time even exist? And everyday superpowers.
2023-02-012023-02-01

What does it mean to be “busy”? Does time even exist? And everyday superpowers.

On writing
Still riding a yoga high from an early morning yoga class, on my walk to work this morning, this blog post landed on me. A few things that were said/moments ... Read more

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Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?
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As far as memory stretches books have been my mentor, my savior, my balm.

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