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
A Room Of Your Own
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.
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.
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!
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
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
An exploration of “finishing”
On writing
Last week, I finished a collection of stories I’ve been working on for twelve maybe thirteen years. I have memories of a retreat I went on with a writer friend ... Read more
I’m here. writing with you…
On writing
The original form of this blog started in 2007 or so. It began and in many ways still is a way of asserting myself as a person who writes. More ... Read more
Print and fold your own Make Time Zine!
On writing
Let’s talk for a minute about zines. Being at the forefront of the Riot Grrrl movement, Olympia has a rich history of zines. In fact, there is still an annual ... Read more
Lessons from the Lowitt Trail
On writing
I come from a long tradition of writers whose creativity seems to depend on movement. Long walks clear my mind, creating space for the seeds of stories to grow unchoked ... Read more