

Back in the book club saddle!
When we put our words out in the world, they sometimes come back to us in new and surprising ways. Continue reading Back in the book club saddle!

A Mother’s Day gift
I gave myself a gift this Mother’s Day — I released my expectations. Continue reading A Mother’s Day gift

Peony snow
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow

Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Today’s writing advice: “Never hold back.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back

Looking ahead
Here’s a story and illustration that helped me put some should-haves behind and focus on the present. Continue reading Looking ahead

Writing to let go
As I begin drafting a manuscript, I’m reminded that writing memoir is a full-body experience — uncomfortable but healing. Continue reading Writing to let go

Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon
Get ready to howl! Monday, January 17, 2022, brings the Wolf Moon. How about sharing what it looks like in your neck of the woods? Continue reading Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon

Dressing for the (cold) occasion
It’s cold here in Minnesota, but when duty — the dog — calls, dressing right makes it possible to stay relatively cozy. Here’s my how-to … Continue reading Dressing for the (cold) occasion

A dream come true
A dream came true for me yesterday — I spoke to a Microsoft conference about my book and about being well in the midst of a pandemic and other hard times. Continue reading A dream come true

#SameMoonFriends gather again
I loved seeing the photos from friends, far and near, at the last full moon. Thank you, #SameMoonFriends — hope to see you again next time! Continue reading #SameMoonFriends gather again