Historical Parallels
When I first began researching Italy in the 1890s for my second novel, I had no idea what I would find.…
From the Fire
A couple of Saturdays ago, on a warm, sunny afternoon, I came home from running errands to see three gigantic fire…
Women’s Wisdom
Little gems of inspiration show up when I'm most in need and most open to receiving them. This past year, much…
We’re not Going Back
Music has power. To touch us deeply with empathy and compassion. To create a vision or a dream through imagination. Sometimes music shakes us up,…
Vulnerability
Vulnerability and I have been hanging out a lot lately. We’re old friends so I wasn’t surprised to see it come…
72 Hours
Sometimes 72 hours can feel like a meandering walk in the loveliest of gardens. Rich with wonder. Enjoyment. Then it’s gone…
HOPE
Returning home after a holiday visit to Washington, I stopped at a newsstand store in the Seattle airport to pick up…
The Gift of Citizenship
My email inbox and social media feeds have been inundated with the “Go Vote!” message. It definitely needs to be out…
My Library Adventures
I have a thing for libraries. Wherever I travel, whether it’s close to home or a flight away, I love to…
Words Matter
While helping teachers clean out classrooms last week in preparation for the new school year, I came across one of those sets…