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oct 17

october 17th is jaren’s birthday.   we have a tradition in our family: we celebrate a whole week for another person the week before another’s birthday. it is a bit strange and unconventional, but that’s how we roll around here. so if jaren is having...

jessica claire:the workshop

sometimes moments in my life play out like scenes from movies, or super, ultra engaging chapters in novels i can’t put down. that’s how i felt while being at the workshop. i have a friend who is really good at taking pictures; that’s a bit of an...

home from the city by the bay

i took my parents to the airport this afternoon. i was sad to see them go. my kids were too. they had a great visit with grandma and grandpa. listen to this: my dad saved the chicken bones from dinner one night, strategically “buried” them in the backyard...

what i’ve been up to: catching up and more sneak peeks

it’s been busy in my little world: my summer writing class just wrapped up it’s second session; i had a lot of essays to proof, but enjoyed being with those students and in the classroom again. now i switch to private tutoring which keeps me occupied a few...