Not all writing work happens from brain to keyboard in a neat, linear process.

It is my experience that the best creations come from collaboration. … Read More »

The “Sidekicks” graphic novel by Dan Santat is a hit in our house. Four boys around here means superheros are a rather popular commodity. And … Read More »

So for the last 8 weeks I’ve been learning how to run. That’s right. My kids think it’s hilarious that I need to LEARN how. … Read More »

Two amazing books have competed for best book of the day:  Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath – wow. I think I’ll learn a lot … Read More »

I’m a fan of Feng Shui and all the good magical things that can happen when things are placed with purpose. I like magic. Even … Read More »

Every day the one I love puts a heart in my coffee. But for Halloween, I got a ghostly surprise…

and the seasons move and … Read More »

autumn tapestry driving… feet tapping on dash and belting out songs…

black keys. live in concert. orpheum on granville. oh, yeah.

old friends.

strolling… strolling… … Read More »

Head swimming with beautiful child-ish thoughts…

1. Sand & Such

Check out the most beautiful sand-castle of the year (so far):

2. Hilarity

Child’s teary … Read More »

It’s miraculous. A cure all for bad things that may have entered your space.

Freakish lies. Addictions to negative drama. Manufactured chaos. And probably chicken pox, warts, … Read More »

the orchid, dormant all winter long, has sprouted beautiful buds! this makes me feel quite like a domestic goddess since the only things i have kept alive long … Read More »