The Story Behind the Book
There’s a new post over on my website: Why I flew in the face of memoir convention to write the … Continue reading The Story Behind the Book
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An Epic 70th Birthday, and Camp Gigi Part One
It’s back! My birthday, the summer solstice, the first warm day in the PNW; and, after a hiatus last summer—following … Continue reading An Epic 70th Birthday, and Camp Gigi Part One
We Were Made for Times Such as These
I’m deep into book publication stuff right now, and no time to write a blog post. I read this letter … Continue reading We Were Made for Times Such as These
Masked, Vaxxed+, and Into the Water
Two weeks post booster, I figure I’m as safe from Covid-19 as I’m going to be—at least until the next … Continue reading Masked, Vaxxed+, and Into the Water
Adventure Log: We Did the Hoh Thing
Where to go when your visiting friend is in Washington for the first time and has only one day? And … Continue reading Adventure Log: We Did the Hoh Thing
Flora & Fauna Friday
Letters Home: An American Farm Family in WWII—It’s a book!
My epic war letters book project is finished! Well, it’s at the printer; I’ll get a proof in a couple … Continue reading Letters Home: An American Farm Family in WWII—It’s a book!
Pandemic Tools from the Mother Lode
I’m up at 5:00. I feed the cat, turn on the electric fireplace, fill the teapot. While the water heats … Continue reading Pandemic Tools from the Mother Lode
Pandemic, Civil Unrest, Ancient Trees, and Bleeding Hearts
a son putting his own safety on the line in full police riot gear. a daughter under siege in her … Continue reading Pandemic, Civil Unrest, Ancient Trees, and Bleeding Hearts
Love Will Win
Today I joined about 50 others in our downtown park in a peaceful protest of the death of George Floyd … Continue reading Love Will Win
Writing Down the Story 