

Your story matters — let’s write it
This strange year has brought something into focus: my deep passion for helping others (including you?) tell their stories. Continue reading Your story matters — let’s write it

Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition
The Same Moon is here in a new edition, including an all-new epilogue. It’s a story of encouragement and hope — and a little escape to 1990s Japan! Continue reading Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

Food is my hammer — and I’m sharing it
Parenting is challenging enough without daily tantrums, mood swings and rages. Our family life finally began to improve when we realized that what we were eating was exacerbating the situation. This is the introduction to the story of our healing journey. Continue reading Food is my hammer — and I’m sharing it

Same planet, different worlds, Jan. 17
When we leave a place behind, we lose a life. Friends. Places. Patterns of living. … Weather. Continue reading Same planet, different worlds, Jan. 17

Winter in Minnesota: happy feet
Adapting to a Red River Valley winter is a true feat (haha), so today I’m sharing how my family is adapting in the foot department. Continue reading Winter in Minnesota: happy feet

Start 2021 with a storytelling class
Ready to share a story in 2021 but not sure how to begin? Join me for Memoir Moment class! Continue reading Start 2021 with a storytelling class

Snow report
A gaggle of skiers, winter’s first fall and the truth about our canine companion … Continue reading Snow report
A musher’s view of the pandemic
Beautiful, thought-provoking piece. Blair Braverman writes: “What this means for people, for us, is that we can’t just plan to take care of ourselves later. We shouldn’t expect to catch up on sleep when we really crash, or to reach out to loved ones after we’re struck by loneliness. We should ask for support before we need it. We should support others before they ask. … Continue reading A musher’s view of the pandemic

Your heart is enough
Holiday gifting can bring up questions of “enough-ness” — and an understanding of what the stuff is really about. Continue reading Your heart is enough

Undercover Christmas cookies
Matrimonial bars are basically the un-Christmas cookies … but sooo good. Continue reading Undercover Christmas cookies

You can get cold again
This week, with temperatures dipping near zero, I put my Minnesota-ness to the test. Continue reading You can get cold again

MacGyvered sushi (recipe)
In 2020, regular days are worth celebrating — and why not celebrate with some easy homespun sushi? Continue reading MacGyvered sushi (recipe)